Orecchiette With Cauliflower And Pine Nuts

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Orecchiette With Cauliflower And Pine Nuts

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

• 24 oz cauliflower, trimmed, and roughly chopped
• 1⁄2 cup pine nuts
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup oregano leaves
• 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon rind
• 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes
• sea salt and cracked black pepper
• 14 oz orecchiette
• grated Parmesan or Pecorino, to serve

Instructions

1. Pulse the cauliflower and the pine nuts into a food processor until chopped, but not finely.
2. Add the oil and butter to the saute pan, and bring to heat on a medium flame.  Add the cauliflower mixture, the seasonings and cook for about 15 minutes.
3. While this is cooking, cook the pasta 8-10 minutes until done, then drain.
4. Toss the two mixtures together and serve.

All photographs copyright Janet S. Grey.

By Krumpetina