Pasta with Cauliflower Cream, a simple and genuine first course, and also incredibly easy to prepare; with this recipe, even the most skeptical will enjoy cauliflower!
You can choose to cook the cauliflower in boiling water or steam it, but if you prefer a more intense flavor, you can roast it in the oven – or in an air fryer – with oil, garlic, and spices to taste (for example, curry goes perfectly).
I always prepare this pasta for my son, and every time it’s a big hit!
At the end of the article in the FAQ section, I answered some questions about this recipe. If you have any other doubts or curiosities, leave a comment or use the appropriate contact form.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 231.73 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 34.73 (g) of which sugars 5.80 (g)
- Proteins 8.79 (g)
- Fat 7.26 (g) of which saturated 1.95 (g)of which unsaturated 0.96 (g)
- Fibers 4.13 (g)
- Sodium 350.55 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 220 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Pasta with Cauliflower Cream
- 11 oz pasta
- 1 cauliflower (small)
- 4 tbsps grated parmesan
- 4 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 0.7 oz raisins
- to taste salt
- chives
Tools
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- Pot
- Pan
- Utensils
Pasta with Cauliflower Cream Recipe
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Start preparing the pasta with cauliflower cream by cleaning the cauliflower and cutting it into florets. Cook it in boiling water or steam it until it becomes soft, which will take about 15-20 minutes.
Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a food processor and add the grated parmesan.
Adjust the salt and add the extra virgin olive oil to the bowl.
If you like, you can also add black pepper or other spices to taste.
Blend everything until you obtain a fairly smooth and soft cream; if necessary, add a bit more extra virgin olive oil.
Soak the raisins in warm water for 30 minutes.
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water.
Drain it directly into a frying pan that has been on the stove for two minutes with the extra virgin olive oil.
Add the cauliflower cream and start mixing, adding a bit of the pasta cooking water as needed.
After draining, add the soaked raisins to the pan.
Serve the pasta with cauliflower cream immediately and very hot, decorating the plate as desired with some chopped chives and/or hazelnut crumbs.
Pasta with Cauliflower Cream
Check this section to clear up your doubts, if you can’t find the answer to your question, comment or write to me using the form below.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How long can I store the cauliflower cream?
You can store the cauliflower cream for 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container or 2-3 months in the freezer.
Can I use colored cauliflower?
Sure, you can use white, green, yellow, or purple cauliflower interchangeably.
Is this cream also good for other preparations?
Yes, you can also use it on bruschetta and crostini, on pizza… the possibilities are endless!
Also try pasta with PUMPKIN CREAM AND SPECK
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