Name: Pasta Primavera with Cauliflower Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Olive oil - 1 tablespoon; Chopped onion - ½ cup; Garlic, minced - 2 cloves; Cauliflower florets - 3 cups; Vegetable broth - ¾ cup; Finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish - ½ cup; Water - ⅓ cup; Black pepper - ⅛ teaspoon; Multigrain spaghetti, uncooked - 6 ounces; Broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces - 4 cups; Red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips - 1; Sliced fresh basil - 2 tablespoons; Lemon zest (Optional) - 1 teaspoon; Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Ingredients for - Pasta Primavera with Cauliflower Sauce

1. Olive oil 1 tablespoon

2. Chopped onion ½ cup

3. Garlic, minced 2 cloves

4. Cauliflower florets 3 cups

5. Vegetable broth ¾ cup

6. Finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish ½ cup

7. Water ⅓ cup

8. Black pepper ⅛ teaspoon

9. Multigrain spaghetti, uncooked 6 ounces

10. Broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 cups

11. Red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips 1

12. Sliced fresh basil 2 tablespoons

13. Lemon zest (Optional) 1 teaspoon

14. Lemon juice 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Pasta Primavera with Cauliflower Sauce

1 . Stage

Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in cauliflower and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover and let cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor. Add cheese, water, and black pepper. Cover and pulse until smooth.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli and bell pepper the last 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.

3 . Stage

Return pasta mixture to pot and stir in cauliflower sauce. Heat through, stirring in reserved cooking water (if needed) to reach desired consistency. Garnish with basil, zest (if using), lemon juice, and additional cheese.