Roasted Cauliflower Bolognese.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, finely chopped (about 5 cups chopped)
- 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- 1 pinch each kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce or soy sauce
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1 Fresno chile pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 3/4 cup basil pesto, homemade or store-bought
- 1 pound pasta, any cut
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425° F. On a baking sheet, combine the cauliflower, 3 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, oregano, fennel seeds, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Toss well to evenly coat. Transfer to the oven and roast for 15 minutes, or until tender. Add the 2 cloves garlic and fish sauce. Roast another 10 minutes, until charred.
- 2. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. When the oil shimmers, add the shallot, Fresno, and garlic. Cook until the shallots begin to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the tomato paste, cook 4-5 minutes until thickened. Stir in 1/3 cup water, cook another 2 minutes. Stir in the pesto. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm over low heat.
- 3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Just before draining, remove 1 1/2 cups of the pasta cooking water. Drain.
- 4. To the sauce, add the pasta, cauliflower, 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, and the butter, tossing until the butter has melted. Add the Parmesan and basil. If needed, thin the sauce with additional pasta cooking water.
- 5. Divide the pasta among plates and top with basil and cheese. Enjoy!
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