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Pasta with Bacon and Cauliflower
Filed under Main Dishes - Pasta, Main Dishes - PorkApr 22
I have really been into pasta lately. Maybe it’s because most pasta dishes are so easy, or maybe it’s because I have a huge carb addiction. Either way, we seem to be having more and more pasta lately. So when I saw this recipe, I thought – this is a way to change things up a bit! Cauliflower in pasta? I had never seen it done before. Yes, it was a little different, but I actually liked it quite a bit. That way the vegetable balances out the bacon, right??
Pasta with Bacon and Cauliflower
from Real Simple March 2010Serves 4
total time: 30 minutes
12 ounces spaghetti
6 slices bacon
1/3 cup fresh sage leaves
1 small head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into small florets
salt and pepper
1/4 cup grated pecorino (3 oz.)Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ¾ cup of the cooking water. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Crumble.
Add the sage to the bacon drippings in the skillet and cook over medium heat, turning once, until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to the paper towel–lined plate.
Add the cauliflower, ¼ cup water, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper to the bacon drippings in the skillet and cook, covered, for 2 minutes. Uncover and cook, tossing frequently, until golden and tender, 3 to 4 minutes more
Add the reserved pasta water and ½ cup of the pecorino to the pasta and toss until creamy. Add the cauliflower, sage, and bacon and toss. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup of pecorino.
16 Responses to “Pasta with Bacon and Cauliflower”
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Beth (Jam and Clotted Cream) said on April 22nd, 2010 at 3:14 pm
I could live on pasta but have never tried cauliflower with it! Must give this a try
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Chocolate Shavings said on April 22nd, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Bacon and cauliflower, what a great combo!
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Patsyk said on April 22nd, 2010 at 4:30 pm
I couldn't give up pasta completely. This looks like a great way to change things up – and, I think that the veggie definitely offsets the bacon!
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Mary said on April 22nd, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Oo, this looks so GREAT! I must try this! Thanks
xxMK
http://delightfulbitefuls.blogspot.com/
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Joanne said on April 22nd, 2010 at 5:30 pm
I am constantly on a carb kick (i.e. addiction) so that pasta looks fantastic to me! I can't say I've ever put cauliflower in it…hmmmm
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teresa said on April 22nd, 2010 at 9:42 pm
what a fun and unique dinner, lovely!
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Cande said on April 22nd, 2010 at 9:54 pm
I bet it would be a lot more visually appealing with a colored pasta like spinach or tomato. The white pasta + white cauliflower in the photo all kind of blends together visually. Sounds yummy though!
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Taste of Beirut said on April 22nd, 2010 at 10:16 pm
The bacon and cauliflower combo sounds great, the bacon livens up the vegetable! Yum!
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Sook said on April 22nd, 2010 at 10:50 pm
I'm starting to cook more stuff with cauliflower lately. The pasta looks so delicious.
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Barbara said on April 23rd, 2010 at 12:43 am
Love the white on white pasta dish! Can't wait to try pasta with cauliflower. Bacon, of course, is always a winner!
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Bethany Park said on April 23rd, 2010 at 2:27 am
Yeah, I saw this recipe in Real Simple. So appealing because of the short ingredient list — glad you liked it, I may have to try it!
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Marie said on April 23rd, 2010 at 6:31 am
I love tossing roasted cauliflower with pasta! It is a splendid comfort meal for me.
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Sylvie said on April 23rd, 2010 at 10:15 am
Delicious!
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Christina Marsigliese said on April 23rd, 2010 at 1:43 pm
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kat said on April 23rd, 2010 at 2:19 pm
We seem to be on a pasta kick right now too weird as I usually think of it as winter food.
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Chez Denise et Laudalino said on April 27th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
I love pasta as well – so easy, so good & so FILLING. We have really been into making it ever since we got a few attachments for the KitchenAid & it is so fun. I will have to try out your bacon & cauliflower combination next time – sounds delicious!
Chez Us
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