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Pasta with Cauliflower and Crispy Breadcrumbs recipe icon

Pasta with Cauliflower and Crispy Breadcrumbs

Pasta with sautéed cauliflower, tomato sauce with anchovies, and crispy breadcrumb topping. The dish turns out aromatic and hearty. Without parmesan, it transforms into a vegan treat.

Total
15 min
Standard serving
404.4 g

Ingredients

Total 14

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Fry the croutons in a small amount of olive oil over medium heat until golden. Transfer to a plate.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over low heat. Add finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and minced anchovies. Fry for 5 minutes until the onion is soft. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Divide the cauliflower into florets and cut into small pieces. In a separate skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil and fry the cauliflower for 3–5 minutes until golden. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Dilute the tomato paste in 0.5 cups of cold water and pour it into the pan with cabbage. Reduce the heat and add canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, and anchovies. Stir and cook over low heat without a lid until the cabbage becomes tender.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Boil rigatoni pasta until cooked in boiling salted water. Drain and transfer to a pan with sauce. Add half of the parsley, toasted breadcrumbs and Parmesan, reserving some for sprinkling. Mix well.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Serve sprinkled with remaining parmesan and parsley.

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