Description
A simple pasta dish featuring bacon, cauliflower, and parmesan cheese
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz. spaghetti (I used whole wheat)
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/3 cup fresh sage leaves
- 1 small head cauliflower (1 1/2 lbs), cut into small florets
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking water and drain. Return pasta to the pot.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 6-8 minutes. Move bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel and crumble.
- Add the sage to the bacon skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring once, until crisp (1-2 minutes). Remove from skillet and place with the bacon.
- Add the cauliflower to the skillet with 1/4 cup water and 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper. Cook, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Uncover and cook, tossing frequently, until golden and tender (5 more minutes).
- Add the reserved pasta water and 1/2 cup parmesan to the pasta, tossing until creamy. Add the cauliflower, sage, and bacon, tossing to combine. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Notes
From Real Simple Magazine March 2010
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins