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orecchiette pasta with cauliflower

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Recipe by
Diane Davis
@davis2377
The Villages, FL

Pasta is fun !!! I like giving pasta as a gift either prepared, or as pasta uncooked with a recipe. Sure, it's simple with sauce or pesto, but how about something different, something special for a special occasion. This one is oh-so-easy. Besides, this recipe comes from a "Best Recipes From 25 Best Cookbooks" cookbook -- how can you miss with that !!

yield 6 -10 generously
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For orecchiette pasta with cauliflower

  • 1/2 c
    shelled unsalted pistachios
  • 8 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, cut into pieces (1 stick)
  • 1 md
    head cauliflower, cut into small florests
  • 5
    oil-packed anchovies, drained, rinsed, finely chopped
  • 1 clove
    garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 lb
    orecchiette pasta
  • 1/2 c
    chipped fresh parsley
  • 3/4 c
    finely grated parmigiano-reggiano
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes, (to taste)
  • 6 Tbsp
    extra-virgin olive oil

How To Make orecchiette pasta with cauliflower

  • 1
    Heat over to 350. Spread pistachios on small baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Cool, then coarsely chop.
  • 2
    In large, deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat until it smells nutty and is golden brown. Add cauliflower and cook while stirring 1-2 minutes.
  • 3
    Add anchovies and garlic and cook, stirring, 1-2 minutes (the anchovies will dissolve in the butter).
  • 4
    Add the chicken broth and cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • 5
    Meanwhile, cook the orecchiette until al dente in large pot of well-salted water. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta. Drain.
  • 6
    Add the orecchiette, parsley, parmesan and crushed red pepper flakes to the cauliflower and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 7
    Serve in individual bowls, if desired. Sprinkle with pistachios and more red pepper flakes, if desired. (NOTE: If pasta seems dry, add a little of the reserved water.) Fresh drizzle with olive oil.
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