Mark Bittman's Pasta With Cauliflower Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 head cauliflower , about 1 lb
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lb penne , fusilli or 1 lb other cut pasta
1 cup coarse breadcrumbs

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Trim the cauliflower, and divide it into florets. Add about a tablespoon of salt to the water, and boil the cauliflower in it until it is tender but not mushy. Using a slotted spoon or strainer, remove the cauliflower and set it aside. When it is cool enough to handle, chop it roughly into small pieces.
Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet over medium-low heat, saute garlic in olive oil, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden. Start cooking pasta in same pot and same water as was used for the cauliflower.
When the garlic is ready, add the cauliflower and bread crumbs to skillet, and turn heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally. When pasta is just about done - it should be two or three minutes short of the way you like it - drain it, reserving about a cup of cooking liquid.
Add pasta to skillet containing the cauliflower, and toss with a large spoon until they are well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste, along with just enough pasta water to keep the mixture moist but not soupy. When the mixture is hot and the pasta is tender and nicely glazed, serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	330.42 Kcal (1383 kJ)
Calories from fat	172.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.14g	29%
Sodium	146.75mg	6%
Potassium	347.42mg	7%
Total Carbs	28.35g	9%
Sugars	5.74g	23%
Dietary Fiber	7.44g	30%
Protein	8.11g	16%
Vitamin C	55.1mg	92%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	48.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	109.41 Kcal (458 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.34g	29%
Sodium	48.6mg	6%
Potassium	115.04mg	7%
Total Carbs	9.39g	9%
Sugars	1.9g	23%
Dietary Fiber	2.46g	30%
Protein	2.69g	16%
Vitamin C	18.2mg	92%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	16.2mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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