Creamy Pasta with Cauliflower

1 . Stage

Place cauliflower into a large pot of salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove cauliflower with a strainer, reserving the cooking water in the pot.

2 . Stage

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add cauliflower florets and red pepper flakes; sauté until browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Add heavy cream; cook until reduced by half, 10 to 15 minutes.

4 . Stage

Meanwhile, bring cauliflower cooking water back to a boil. Add farfalle and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.

5 . Stage

Add tomatoes to the cauliflower sauce; cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Add 1 cup Parmesan cheese to the cauliflower sauce; cook and stir until melted, about 1 minute more. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Combine pasta and sauce; toss until well coated. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese to serve. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios