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Cauliflower Parmesan

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I prepared the cauliflower parmesan as an alternative to the classic one that we all make.

Of course, following my heart, my creativity and my passion.

I said to myself, why not try with cruciferous vegetables? Who said it has to be just eggplants?

I tried to make it appetizing by adding ricotta and gruyere while keeping it light, and I must say that my family appreciated it.

Shall we make it together? As a support to the written recipe I’m also providing the video so you can see the steps I describe.

If you love cruciferous vegetables, cauliflower, and broccoli, take a look at these other recipes right below:

  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Very cheap
  • Preparation time: 20 Minutes
  • Portions: 4 People
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Winter, Autumn, Winter

Ingredients

  • 28 oz cauliflower
  • 1.25 cups tomato sauce
  • 1.5 oz grated parmesan
  • 1.75 oz gruyere
  • 3.5 oz ricotta

Tools

  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Baking dish
  • 1 Knife

Steps

  • Take a nice fresh cauliflower and after cutting it, wash the florets under running water.

    Take the cauliflower and immerse it in a pot with salted water.

    Cook until you can pierce the cruciferous veggies with a fork.

    Set aside and start preparing our favorite light sauce.

    I take a saucepan and put finely chopped garlic, add the tomato pulp, salt, and half a teaspoon of sugar.

    Add some water to cook for 15 minutes, a few basil leaves, and then a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

    Once this is ready we begin to assemble the parmesan.

    In a baking dish spread a layer of sauce and then place a first part of cauliflower florets on top.

    Another bit of sauce and start distributing some of the ricotta, grated parmesan, and gruyere cubes.

    We will then make a second layer starting again with our vegetable, sauce, ricotta, gruyere, and then sealing with a nice final sprinkle of cheese.

  • Turn on the oven in fan mode at 356 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for about 35 minutes.

    I usually cover the baking dish with foil so the top doesn’t brown too quickly.

    After twenty minutes uncover and continue until it is golden on top.

    Sometimes, I turn on the grill for just 5 minutes to create the crust that the parmesan will help form.

    All that’s left is to wish you a good appetite

Tips on storing cauliflower parmesan

Cauliflower parmesan is excellent when freshly made, but if there are leftovers, store it in a container, covered, in the refrigerator.

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bricciola

Hello, I'm Simona, and my page is called BriCciola in cucina, because I dedicated it to my mom and dad, who have called me that since I was little. I'm not a chef, and in my life, I've always dealt with completely different things, but cooking, along with dancing, has always been one of my great passions. However, my greatest inspiration came from the dishes prepared first by my grandmother and now by my mom. Here on my cooking blog, I'll guide you from appetizers to desserts, with recipes designed for a healthy and mindful lifestyle. Balanced dishes, carefully chosen ingredients, and lots of flavors, because eating well never means giving up pleasure. I love eating, but I also like taking care of my health, my family's health, and, in a way, the health of everyone who tries my recipes. That's why daily life should be rich in flavor, but always with a focus on healthy eating. Thank you, I look forward to seeing you.

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