Roasted Cauliflower and Pesto Pasta

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Parmesan

Ingredients:

12 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or your favorite shape)

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets

3 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender and golden brown.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add roasted cauliflower to the skillet, stir to combine.

Reduce heat to low, add cooked pasta, pesto, and lemon juice. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce if needed.

Stir in grated Parmesan and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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Cozy up with this Roasted Cauliflower and Pesto Pasta Tender, golden cauliflower paired with fresh basil pesto makes every bite a flavor explosion!
Roasted Cauliflower and Pesto Pasta Creamy Pesto Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Parmesan Ingredients: 12 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or your favorite shape) 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Juice of 1/2 lemon Fresh basil leaves for garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender and golden brown. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add roasted cauliflower to the skillet, stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, add cooked pasta, pesto, and lemon juice. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce if needed. Stir in grated Parmesan and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #roastedcauliflower #pestopasta #vegetarianrecipes #comfortfood #italianflavors #pastalover #easyweeknightdinner #healthyrecipes #basilpesto #veggielove #homecooking #meatlessmonday #freshingredients #lemonflavor #garliclover #plantbasedmeals #simpledinners #roastedveggies #parmesanlove #pastadishes Cozy up with this Roasted Cauliflower and Pesto Pasta Tender, golden cauliflower paired with fresh basil pesto makes every bite a flavor explosion!
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