How To Make Roasted Cauliflower, Bacon & Chilli Pasta
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 red chili, seeded and minced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 250g of pasta
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
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In the meantime, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet. Add the minced chili and garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
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Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
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Add the roasted cauliflower, cooked bacon, and cooked pasta to the skillet with the chili and garlic. Toss to combine, adding pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
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Serve the roasted cauliflower, bacon, and chili pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 482kcal
- Total Fat : 21g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 24mg
- Sodium : 572mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 65g
- Dietary Fiber : 8g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 12g
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