Penne With Spicy Cauliflower Sauce
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- Sea salt
- 3tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2cloves garlic, peeled
- 1dried red chili pepper, or more to taste
- 1head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into walnut-size florets
- 18-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes and their juice
- 1cup chicken stock or broth
- 1pound penne
- 1cup heavy cream
Preparation
- Step 1
Fill a large pot with water and season lightly with salt. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, place a large saute pan over medium heat. Heat olive oil until it shimmers, and add garlic and chili pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Step 2
Add cauliflower, season generously with salt, and toss to coat with oil. Saute for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, crushing them in your fist as you add them. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add chicken stock and continue simmering for 10 more minutes.
- Step 3
When water comes to a boil, add penne and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. While pasta is cooking, add cream to cauliflower mixture and bring to a simmer. Drain pasta and add to cauliflower in pan. Toss well, and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
Private Notes
Cooking Notes
Should it be a 28 oz can of tomatoes instead of 8?
I don't use that much. But I do use more than 8 oz probably close to a 14 oz can.
I would think 28oz of whole tomatoes for a whole cauliflower and a pound of pasta!
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