Roasted Cauliflower with Pasta
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1 cup

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Ingredients
- 1 pound fusili or any curly pasta
- 1 cauliflower head, trimmed, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rosemary - fresh, chopped
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot - chopped
- 2 cloves garlic - chopped
- 1/2 lemon - juiced
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 package slivered almonds - toasted (2 oz.)
- parsley - fresh, for garnish
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese - fresh, grated 
 
When you try this unique pasta recipe, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how good cauliflower can

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be when it is roasted and combined with the delicious ingredients in this wonderful dish.
 
Directions

  • Boil pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain pasta, set
    aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Spread cauliflower pieces out on baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle olive oil all over pieces, season with rosemary, salt and pepper. Toss cauliflower
    pieces to coat then spread back out on pan.
  • Bake in oven 20 minutes or until tender and browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in medium skillet.
  • Add shallots, garlic and saute 2 minutes. Add white vinegar, honey and stir to combine.
  • Add roasted cauliflower. Toss to coat all pieces. Shut off heat.
  • Place cooked pasta in large bowl; pour in cauliflower with seasoning. Toss to combine. May
    need to add 1/2-1 cup of reserved pasta water it's to dry.
  • Add slivered almonds, parsley, and grated cheese. Toss and serve warm.


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