Name: Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Parmesan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets - 1 medium head; Garlic, peeled and smashed - 5 cloves; Olive oil, or more to taste - 2 tablespoons; Salt - ¼ teaspoon; Ground black pepper - ¼ teaspoon; Penne pasta - 1 (16 ounce) package; Grated Parmesan cheese - 1 cup; Seasoned bread crumbs - ¼ cup; Ground cayenne pepper - 1 teaspoon; Salted butter - 2 tablespoons; Lemon juice - ¼ cup

Ingredients for - Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Parmesan

1. Cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets 1 medium head

2. Garlic, peeled and smashed 5 cloves

3. Olive oil, or more to taste 2 tablespoons

4. Salt ¼ teaspoon

5. Ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon

6. Penne pasta 1 (16 ounce) package

7. Grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup

8. Seasoned bread crumbs ¼ cup

9. Ground cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon

10. Salted butter 2 tablespoons

11. Lemon juice ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Parmesan

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Toss cauliflower with garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread out in an even layer on a baking sheet.

3 . Stage

Roast in the preheated oven, tossing at least twice, until cauliflower is tender, about 30 minutes.

4 . Stage

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.

5 . Stage

Mix Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; set aside.

6 . Stage

Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl and add cauliflower and butter. Stir in cooking water, a little at a time, until desired creaminess is reached. Add lemon juice and bread crumb mixture, toss, and serve.