Topped with parmesan, this chilli and garlic cauliflower pasta is a quick and easy dish that's sure to warm you up from the inside-out.
Ingredients
500g small pasta shells
½ cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil
½ large cauliflower, cut into small florets
5 garlic cloves, sliced
2 long red chillies, thinly sliced
1 cup (120g) frozen peas
½ cup (40g) grated parmesan
Basil leaves, to serve
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Method
Step 1
Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup (125ml) of the cooking liquid.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in large deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower. Cook, turning occasionally, for 6 mins or until golden. Add the garlic and chilli. Cook for 1 min or until garlic starts to brown.
Step 3
Add the pasta, reserved cooking liquid, peas and half the parmesan. Cook for 2 mins or until peas are tender. Serve topped with basil and remaining parmesan.
Quick cauliflower pasta with parmesan, chilli and garlic
Serves44
Cook time15 min15 minute
Prep time10 min10 minute
Ingredients
500g small pasta shells
½ cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil
½ large cauliflower, cut into small florets
5 garlic cloves, sliced
2 long red chillies, thinly sliced
1 cup (120g) frozen peas
½ cup (40g) grated parmesan
Basil leaves, to serve
Method
Step 1
Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup (125ml) of the cooking liquid.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in large deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower. Cook, turning occasionally, for 6 mins or until golden. Add the garlic and chilli. Cook for 1 min or until garlic starts to brown.
Step 3
Add the pasta, reserved cooking liquid, peas and half the parmesan. Cook for 2 mins or until peas are tender. Serve topped with basil and remaining parmesan.
