Description
Golden, pan-roasted cauliflower and salty prosciutto are tossed with linguine in a deeply savory anchovy-rosemary sauce. A sophisticated and flavorful pasta dish.
Ingredients
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- Kosher salt
- 2 oz (57g) or 4 Tbs (59ml) unsalted butter
- 2 Tbs (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 lb / 0.68kg,cut into 1 1/2-inch / 3.8cm florets and halved lengthwise (about 5 cups / 1.2L))
- 12 oz (340g) linguine
- 6 anchovy fillets (rinsed well,patted dry,and finely chopped (about 1 Tbs / 15ml))
- 1 Tbs (15ml) finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 medium cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1/4 tsp (1.2ml) crushed red pepper flakes
- 2/3 cup (158ml) lower-salt chicken broth
- 6 thin slices prosciutto or speck (cut crosswise into 1/4-inch / 0.6cm strips)
- 1/2 oz (14g) finely grated cheese (1/2 cup / 118ml)
- 1 Tbs (15ml) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the butter and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the oil in a 12-inch (30 cm) skillet over medium heat. Add half of the cauliflower, flat side down in a single layer, and season lightly with salt. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining cauliflower, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil; set aside.
- Boil the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add the anchovies, rosemary, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is softened, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Reserve 1/2 cup (118 ml) of the pasta water, and then drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the skillet along with the prosciutto (or speck), half of the grated cheese, and the remaining 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter; toss until the butter is melted. Add the cauliflower, toss to combine, and season to taste with salt. Add some pasta water to loosen the sauce, if necessary. Serve topped with the remaining cheese and the parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 118 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian