Cauliflower alla Pizzaiola

Have you ever tried cauliflower alla pizzaiola that turns into a pizza? Well, this time I wanted to create something really special, using a vegetable like baked cauliflower which, with the addition of tomato sauce and mozzarella, has taken on the appearance of a real pizza. A quirky idea for a tasty side dish or main course and a must-try.

To make it, just cut the cauliflower into slices, cook it with a bit of extra virgin olive oil, and finally add tomato sauce, mozzarella, or smoked provola cheese.

A recipe so simple that it will help you get children to eat cauliflower.

Let’s run to the kitchen and get to work.

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  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Very economical
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 4
  • Cooking methods: Electric oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients for Cauliflower alla Pizzaiola

  • 1 cauliflower
  • 1 1/4 cups tomato sauce
  • 3 1/2 oz provola (or mozzarella)
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste salt

Tools

  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Baking Sheet

Steps for Cauliflower alla Pizzaiola

  • Preparing cauliflower alla pizzaiola is really simple and quick.

    First, clean the cauliflower by removing the green leaves and stem, being careful not to break it. Cut into slices about 1 inch thick. Rinse each slice under running water and let excess water drip on a kitchen towel.

    Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    Add a drizzle of oil and bake for 20 minutes at 340°F.

    Meanwhile, prepare the tomato sauce with salt in a small bowl.

    Remove the cauliflower from the oven, add the tomato sauce, diced or sliced provola, and bake again for a few minutes until the cheese melts.

    You can now serve this delicious side dish, healthy and very tasty.

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