Penne With Cauliflower and Capers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb penne pasta
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 tsp chili flakes (or to taste)
2 tbsp capers
1 head cauliflower, about 3/4 lb., cut into 1-inch
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Directions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (tender but firm to the bite). Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
Meanwhile, in a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter until it is just starting to brown. Add the olive oil, then the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is beginning to caramelize, about 7 minutes. Add the chili flakes and cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the 1 cup of reserved pasta cooking water and cook until the cauliflower is tender, 5 to 7 minutes more, adding more cooking water if needed.
Add the pasta to the pan and stir in the capers, cheese, parsley and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	248.06 Kcal (1039 kJ)
Calories from fat	172.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.2g	30%
Cholesterol	16.45mg	5%
Sodium	168.07mg	7%
Potassium	340.78mg	7%
Total Carbs	14.3g	5%
Sugars	3.26g	13%
Dietary Fiber	4.95g	20%
Protein	5.28g	11%
Vitamin C	50.5mg	84%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	55.7mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	105.72 Kcal (443 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.18g	30%
Cholesterol	7.01mg	5%
Sodium	71.63mg	7%
Potassium	145.24mg	7%
Total Carbs	6.1g	5%
Sugars	1.39g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2.11g	20%
Protein	2.25g	11%
Vitamin C	21.5mg	84%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	23.8mg	6%

* 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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