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| Cauliflower Sauce with Whole-Wheat Penne Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray Show: 30 Minute Meals Episode: Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Overall User Rating:  |
Great when adapted to a veggie side dish!
12/10/2007 at 09:05am
User: Dorothy from Somerdale, NJ User Rating:
This was delicious! I was looking for a recipe for cauliflower and came across this and am so happy. With a few changes it makes a great vegetable side dish. First, I kept the rosemary on the stem and removed at the end. Also, I kept the garlic in the pan and added crushed red pepper for more flavor. I did not mash the cauliflower. I drained most of the liquid before I added the romano cheese. My husband usually does not like this vegetable, but had three helpings of this dish. I will try it as pasta sauce next time. Thanks Rachael!
Needs a lot of help
12/05/2007 at 08:09pm
User: Fred from Punta Tino, FL User Rating:
This was incredibly bland. We've tried it several times and there just isn't anything there. Tried it the last time with some capers and that helped to brighten it up a bit. Perhaps some kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes would help. I'm a vegetarian, but this is very low on my list of dishes.
bland
11/03/2007 at 03:23pm
User: chris from wilmington, NC User Rating:
I really like cauliflower but this was very tasteless. I added butter to make it better, but then it wasn't healthy. It wasn't gross; it was just so bland. It might be a good way to get children to eat cauliflower since they tend to not mind bland food.
bland
11/03/2007 at 03:16pm
User: chris from wilmington, NC User Rating:
I really like cauliflower but this dish had no flavor. I had to add butter to make it edible, which also made it not healthy.
YUMMY IN MY TUMMY
10/26/2007 at 10:06pm
User: Jean from Mt. Washington, KY User Rating:
This was wonderful and I normally don't like cauliflower!
Good and not too heavy
10/08/2007 at 12:50am
User: Meredith from Gilbert, AZ User Rating:
Very easy. I used Mozzerella and Parmesagn instead of Romano cheese.
Very good
09/29/2007 at 11:02pm
User: Sue from Vista, CA User Rating:
my husband and I really enjoyed this it was very good..I also made her turkey and sweet potatoe shepards pie from her magazine that week and my husband couldn't stop raving about both
Nice way to get rid of some cauliflower
09/25/2007 at 08:48pm
User: Manuel from Raleigh, NC User Rating:
Nice dish to use that cauliflower head you bought and then all of a sudden are looking at without having an idea what to do.
Scrumptious!
09/25/2007 at 01:22am
User: olivia from Woodland Hills, CA User Rating:
This is a very flavorful, scrummy dish. I changed a few things, however. At the end, I added 2 percent milk to thin the sauce, and I added it gradually so it was exactly the right consistency. I used cheddar cheese instead of parmesan, and I left the 3 cloves of garlic in, which added a sweetness. I don't like Whole-wheat pasta much, and used Barilla's 'penne plus' instead, which was pretty tasty. Yummy! The rosemary (I just used 3 sprigs) seemed to be the right amount, and wasn't overpowering. I found it was so flavorful it didn't really need seasoning, plus there was salt in the chicken stock. I just added some pepper. Please try this! You'll be surprised!
killer kauliflower
09/19/2007 at 06:48pm
User: michael from buford, GA User Rating:
1st time i can say that i enjoyed cauliflower... thanks, mike
Wonderful
08/16/2007 at 01:04pm
User: Jennifer from Fletcher, NC User Rating:
I love this recipe. It is so easy to make. My kids and husband love it. It is a real family pleaser.
Alternative Pasta Dish
07/16/2007 at 02:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a delicious alternative to a traditional tomato-sauce pasta dish. The rosemary complements the cauliflower very well and both flavors pair nicely with the whole wheat pasta. Romano cheese is the perfect finishing touch. This was a very easy meal to make that I will definitely be making again.
Blah
06/09/2007 at 04:05pm
User: Caroline from Haverhill, MA User Rating:
I had been looking for healthy recipes and this seemed like it would be good. I was awlful and had to throw the whole thing out.
Good and Good For You
06/04/2008 at 10:14am
User: Katrina from Amityville, NY User Rating:
I made this for myself. It was so god. i'm Italian and couldnt even tell I was eating whole wheat pasta. It makes a huge portion I ate it for like 3 days and loved it!
Love this!
05/31/2007 at 04:09pm
User: Rhonda from Independence, MO User Rating:
I have fixed this dish a couple of times and made my own variations. It is great dish! I love the flavors and it is so easy!
Very, Very Bland......
05/30/2007 at 08:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for my dh, it was just so bland, I will not make this again, very disappointed.
Great if you tweak it
05/15/2007 at 01:06pm
User: R from New York, NY User Rating:
I'm not a lover of cauliflower but I love this dish. I first add a tsp. of hot red pepper flakes when I'm sauteeing the onions and garlic (and use more of that as well). Also, I add a green vegetable in the mix (near the end) such as roasted asparagus or fresh spinach. I'm thinking about making it with a little bit of sausage too. Of course that will take away some of the healthiness of the dish but you only live once, right?!
Yum-O
05/10/2007 at 06:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Instead of mashing the cauliflower, I threw the "sauce" into the blender. After blending, it was definitely a "diet man's" alfredo...also a good sauce for vegans (without any cheese).
missing something
05/01/2008 at 03:36pm
User: Sadie from Fayetteville, NC User Rating:
This tasted a little better the next day but was still bland. The color and appearance of it, not very impressive either. I ended up adding tons of cheese and roasted chicken to the leftovers so it wasn't wasted!
Best meal in a long time
04/25/2008 at 01:40am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I don't even like cauliflower but it looked go good on TV, I had to try it. This was absolutely amazing and I can't wait to try this again.
Vegis and the kids
04/24/2007 at 07:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My whole family loved this receipe and it snuck vegis into dinner. My kids were none the wiser.
Really good and easy too!
04/21/2007 at 02:22pm
User: S. Mitch from Acworth, GA User Rating:
This was really a great recipe and fairly healthy for you too. It was the first time I used whole-wheat pasta in a long time (tried it when it first hit the major markets and did not like it). I am happy to say I will be using it again! I used extra garlic and cooked the sauce longer so as to sweeten the garlic and onion more. I also used vegetable stock so as to keep it vegetarian. Thanks for a wonderful new addition to my recipe collection Rachael!!
Excellent--but it does need some small additions
04/20/2007 at 06:57pm
User: Nicole from Indianapolis, IN User Rating:
This is a great recipe but there are a few small things I changed to give it more flavor. First, I cooked the pasta in some of the chicken stock instead of just water. Also, the whole wheat penne tasted like cardboard and really took this excellent recipe down a step. I just used normal penne...it makes a big difference.
way good!
04/17/2008 at 01:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was so good! I think it made more like 8 servings instead of 4 though! It looked kinda funny, but oh it tasted so good! And it is healthy! Way to go Rachael! Nummy!
bland dish
04/16/2008 at 03:56pm
User: Rosie from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
This dish didnt have a lot of flavor. It was a great way to sneak in cauliflower, but I would not make it again.
great pasta idea
04/16/2007 at 08:43am
User: Jennifer from Tacoma, WA User Rating:
I am always up for something different from the same old spaghetti sauce and noodles. This was a fresh and light dish. Really good.
Perfect Healthy Dish
04/12/2007 at 05:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It is so good you would think it was alfredo sauce.
Wow
03/31/2007 at 12:10pm
User: Ann Marie from Wal, NJ User Rating:
I come from an Italian family so pasta is a staple. We eat it at least once a week, so it can get boring. This was an interesting way to change pasta and please the whole family.
Don't let the poor reviews stop you from trying this one!
03/30/2008 at 09:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was scared to try this b/c of some of the reviews saying it was bland. I read every review carefully and made some changes to the recipe when I first made it. I used the spiral whole wheat pasta instead of penne b/c my kids love them so much. Then I added chicken-cooking 2 breasts chopped in olive oil and seasonings first...adding them to the sauce to re-warm right before tossing the sauce with the noodles. I used a big dash of red pepper as another review mentioned and added some italian seasoning too. I also cooked up 1 bunch sliced asparagus and added it to everything at the end. It came out yummy! My husband had 2 helpings and he is not a pasta fan, but loved this one. I think next time I would add mushrooms to it.
HATED this recipe!!!
03/27/2008 at 09:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love Rachel Ray. She makes some excellent dishes. I saw her make this recipe on her show and thought it looked incredible. I made it tonight for my husband and me. It was DISGUSTING!!! Sooooo incredibly bland. We each took maybe 3 bites and threw the rest away (well, I actually thought about my 19 month old son as I was pouring the nastiness in the sink, and salvaged a serving for him. We'll see what he thinks of it). Thankfully, we had some ice cream on hand so we didn't have to starve. :-)
not
03/25/2008 at 04:23pm
User: FAY from Denver, PA User Rating:
I've loved trying different things, but thing combo just didn't work for us. Very dry and boring. Edible, but will not make again
Not as flavorful...
03/22/2007 at 09:52am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought this recipe would be more flavorful than it was.
This was TERRIBLE
03/21/2008 at 04:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am by no means a novice in the kitchen. I followed this recipe to the T and it was nothing short of inedible. I don't mind whole wheat pasta, I love cauliflower, but the sauce came out watery and bland even with rosemary, salt and pepper, NOTHING could salvage this dish - I threw the whole thing out.
Two Thumbs Up
03/19/2008 at 12:27pm
User: Jeanne from Brookfield, WI User Rating:
I thought this recipe was fabulous. I added crushed red pepper flake and a little extra cheese. I made sure not to add too much of the starchy cooking water. Maybe this is why others had problems with this dish tasting bland? I'm definitely making this one again.
Surprisingly Great!
03/16/2008 at 09:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have to admit, I was very skeptical when I saw this on the show. I tried it and I'm addicted. For some color, I added some baby spinach when I added the pasta water to the cauliflower mixture. It tasted great! Will be making this in the near future!
Extremely delicious, completely healthy!
03/16/2007 at 09:15am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
One of my favorite fall-back recipes--when I can't think of anything new for dinner, I know my family will be trilled to see this on the table!
AWSOME!!
03/13/2007 at 03:36am
User: Melissa from Santa Rita, GU User Rating:
THIS IS AWSOME!!!
Needs some extras
03/11/2008 at 08:58pm
User: Tim from Tuttle, OK User Rating:
Great base for those who like to add to. I also left the garlic in. Also added some red pepper flakes while heating the garlic. Added some cavendars greek seasoning at the end as well. Had to add a bit more cheese. We all enjoyed.
Interesting dish
03/11/2007 at 10:39am
User: Krista from Bellevue, WA User Rating:
After reading other reviews I'd have to agree, this is good yet needs some help! I noticed that the recipe never says to add the garlic back into the recipe, strange. I did that, and added a big clove of garlic with the onion. I also think if you don't add enough salt to the final product, it won't be tasty, don't be afraid to add 1/2-1 tsp. of salt. Also at least 1/4-1/2 tsp. of pepper. We also put the parmesan shaker on the table for extra saltiness and flavor, but I didn't add that, only my husband, he liked it, but said he didn't want to eat it too often, just a nice change. I will keep it in my recipe box.
AH-mazing
03/10/2008 at 04:26pm
User: Erin from Vancouver, WA User Rating:
This is really delicious. I didn't have to use as much cheese and I cooked a couple slices of turkey bacon for garnish. Adds a little more fat but it really made the dish spectacular and if you use less cheese it's almost a wash. =) Definitely a keeper!
Easy, Cheesy and Delicious
03/10/2008 at 03:51pm
User: Roberta from Hollywood, FL User Rating:
The biggest plus for this recipe is flavor - pastalicious! Of course it probably didn't taste exactly like Rachael's because I adlibbed - I used what I had in the house; leftover steamed cauliflower, regular small macaroni, plain white onion, and pre-packaged grated cheese. I also cut down on the rosemary. It's so pungent I was afraid it would overpower the whole dish. I used almost 2 stalks vs the 4. It was so easy and got rid of the plain, steamed cauliflower hanging out in my fridge. I'm a vegetarian so this would be a meal in itself for me. Tonight it will serve as a side for the meateaters in my family. ***** - A+
baffled
03/05/2008 at 06:20pm
User: jill from redwood city, CA User Rating:
i do not get why so many liked this. It's a great idea but this execution is bland and tasteless. It could be a starting point for a good sauce with a lot of help.
NIce pasta change
03/03/2007 at 12:22pm
User: Elizabeth from City, TX User Rating:
This was an easy recipe and it was nice to have a new way to make pasta. I'll make it again.
caulifower penne
02/26/2007 at 11:00am
User: JENNIFER from CLIO, MI User Rating:
We did not like this it was very plain no taste I followed the recipe exact and i will not make this again.....
Cauliflower does not belong with pasta
02/25/2007 at 03:45pm
User: Michelle from Fresno, CA User Rating:
The only member of our family who would eat this dish was our dog. I discovered that cauliflower mixes well with cheese and butter, NOT pasta and rosemary.
Made twice...still not so nice
02/24/2008 at 01:35pm
User: margaret from timonium, MD User Rating:
This recipe should 'work', but after preparing it two different times, I had the same result: Bland and the cheese was goopy. I'm going to figure out a way to make this more palatable, because it has potential. Sorry Rachael, this one is not a winner.
Delicious
02/19/2008 at 07:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried this meal with just a few changes and it was one of the best I have ever had. I followed the directions exactly but added 2 tablespoons of butter and less pasta. With making the switch it is still healthy. I also did not mash up the vegetable completely so it came out a chuncky veggie and it was great. The meal was wonderful and I know we will eat it again.
wow!!
02/18/2007 at 04:56pm
User: debora from spring, TX User Rating:
my husband likes califlower and loves this recipe!
yummy!
02/18/2007 at 11:29am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I LOVED this recipe. It was super easy, super nutritious and even my kids liked it, which is saying something.
Blah!
02/14/2007 at 09:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I should have just eaten the pan I made it in, it would have been more flavor!
inventive way to eat cauliflower
02/12/2007 at 10:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was really good, I only used 1 ladle of the pasta water though. It really is best with the whole wheat penne too, I wouldn't substitute it for regular.
needs a unique twist
02/12/2007 at 06:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I had an Italian roommate once who made a traditional version of this pasta, but with one unique difference: anchovies. I know, I know, but if you add some chopped anchovies to the sauce about two minutes before adding the pasta it gives an earthy, salty flavor that takes this dish from bland to wonderful. I would add the rosemary toward the end, as it burned while the sauce cooked. Also added some crushed red pepper flakes and garlic....manga!
Fantastic Pasta
02/03/2007 at 09:56am
User: Carol from El Dorado, KS User Rating:
This was so great even my husband & grandkids (that don't like cauliflower) loved it!! The first time I cooked it there were little chunks of cauliflower in the pasta. But the 2nd time, before adding the liquid from the pasta I put the cooked cauliflower in a bowl and used my mixer to get the lumps out. This made it much more creamy! I would highly recommended this dish to anyone that likes a cream sauce on their pasta!
Not half bad with some adjustments
02/01/2007 at 01:05pm
User: Fred from Gilbert, AZ User Rating:
After reading that other reviewers thought this recipe was bland I decided to chop the garlic fine and leave it in the pan. It turned out to be a good idea. It was tasty. But then, we like garlic a lot. A spoonful of red pepper flakes couldn't hurt this recipe either.
Nice, different pasta dish
01/31/2008 at 03:40pm
User: Wendy from Woodridge, IL User Rating:
We really like this one. It's healthy - yet very tasty!
Yummy!
01/30/2007 at 09:40pm
User: Amber from Gilbert, AZ User Rating:
Very yummy if you're in the mood for something that's mild and doesn't have an overpowering flavor to it.
good stuff
01/29/2007 at 10:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made thi because I had cauliflower in the fridge and needed to use it. I thought I was great and so did my husband - we both had two helpings. I read through the reviews after I made it and I didn't have many of the problems others did. I don't really "measure" ingredents just go by what I think looks right, which is perhaps why my sauce wasn't runny or too cheesy or too oniony. I also added some sliced turkey sausage. We made the kale to go with and that was a hit also.
Kid Tested!!!
01/29/2007 at 07:25pm
User: SHAR from Dorr, MI User Rating:
My now 10 year old saw this on TV one night, and a couple of weeks later when I asked him what he wanted for his birthday dinner he told me this. So it is a great recipe to get your kids to eat their veggies!!! Thanks Rachel!!!
Nothing special
01/29/2007 at 04:52pm
User: Anna from Berlin, CT User Rating:
Either then the strong taste of rosemary the dish was very bland. Not to mention far to cheesy. It would have been ice if it had been more creamy.
Just OK
01/29/2007 at 02:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Healthy and very filling, but kind of bland.
Well...
01/29/2007 at 09:13am
User: Lois from E Grand Rapids, MI User Rating:
It's good for you, but really bland.
One of the worst
01/28/2007 at 08:31pm
User: Leo from Newport Beach, CA User Rating:
This recipe was the blandest, most tasteless dish I have ever made. It looked like it had been eaten before. Even my fiancee who is a vegetarian thought it was also one of the worst she had tasted or seen!It deserves a minus 5 stars!
Sorry
01/28/2007 at 08:31pm
User: Sharon from Anaheim Hills, CA User Rating:
I wonder if Rachael really tastes all of her recipes. This really was a quite a disappointment
def. not my fav.
01/28/2007 at 07:16pm
User: Rebecca from St. Francis, MN User Rating:
well, Neither my kids nor myself wanted to finish it! Sorry, but it was not good. I think because of the cheese. I guess I am not a fan of that type of cheese. I would probably like it if I used a different kind of cheese.
wow
01/28/2007 at 03:00pm
User: kathy from montville, NJ User Rating:
just made this and boy was it good. i used extra garlic and right after the pasta was tossed i took the "garlic chips" and placed on top with a little red pepper flakes!!!!! a keeper in my book.
sortof bland
01/28/2007 at 12:21pm
User: erika from san antonio, TX User Rating:
I used a food processor to smooth out the sauce more, i read a few reviews who suggested that. but, the flavor was still a little bland even with all the rosemary.
Really could not recommend this one
01/28/2007 at 08:08am
User: Ann from Massapequa, NY User Rating:
I love Rachael's recipes and have made many of them.... all of them great but this one, again, only my opinion, was awful. I always cook with whole wheat pasta so I know it wasn't the pasta. I also like cauliflower so that wasn't the problem either. I think it was just the combination... it was dry, even though there was enough chicken broth, and pasty tasting. Maybe it was the combo of the cheese and cauliflower. Anyway, I won't be making this again.
WOW!!!
01/28/2007 at 12:14am
User: Barbara from Clovis, NM User Rating:
This was so excellent. My kids loved it so much they asked me to cook it again the very next night after we tried it.
Hmm, Husband loved it, I wasn't so sure.
01/27/2007 at 03:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
First, I used regular penne as it was what I had on hand. Second, my husband raved about it. I, on the other hand, found the onions to be too overpowering in the pasta itself and I wasn't over the moon about the consistency, the two ladlefulls of pasta water made the sauce rather mushy and watery and the cheese didn't blend very well. The sauce was rather clumpy, HOWEVER I am a novice, it could have been my error.
Bland
01/27/2007 at 02:56am
User: Kendrah from Kenmore, WA User Rating:
Good concept, but this was too bland for us.
Not a favorite.
01/26/2007 at 12:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Not enough flavor and wasn't crazy about the consistency of the sauce.
tastes like nothing
01/25/2007 at 04:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i don't taste the cauliflower at all. :(
Fabulous!
01/25/2007 at 02:17pm
User: Roberta from San Fernando, CA User Rating:
This was so unexpectedly delicious! It made a lot! The flavor blend was very wonderful. We will make again and again. I am very interested in the Nutritional Facts on this reipe.
Good Flavors, but Needs Adapting for High Altitudes
01/25/2007 at 02:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a decent recipe--fairly easy to make and not your usual pasta dish, and it's really good for vegetarians. One problem I had, though, is living in a high altitude city like Denver, I need more liquid and (often) a longer cooking time for a recipe to come out. The result being that my cauliflower was conversely not soft enough, because it needed to be cooked longer, and burned because there wasn't enough liquid in the recipe. It would be nice if Food Netwood included high altitude adaptations in their recipes, but I suppose that's too much to hope for.
Different, But Good and Healthy
01/25/2007 at 11:50am
User: Laura from Medina, OH User Rating:
This was a nice surprise and quite healthy too! My husband loved it and so did I! The recipe calls for a whole red onion. I only chopped up about a quarter onion and tasted good. I used two ladles of pasta water and was a little runny. May want to use 1. I will make this again! THanks Rachael!
Fantastic Meal
01/25/2007 at 12:17am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Thanks Rachel for this recipe - I'm on WW and this was a great point meal and very delicious.
Super Bland
01/24/2007 at 09:15pm
User: Arathi from Rochester, NY User Rating:
This took me much longer than 30 minutes (could be my slow chopping), and the result was a tastless mush.
Great meatless meal
01/23/2007 at 09:36am
User: Karen from Milwaukee, WI User Rating:
I tried this recipe last night and my husband and I both loved it. It was incredibly easy and so flavorful. I'm not sure why some reviews say that's there's no "depth" of flavor without the cheese. You can definitely taste the cauliflower, rosemary, onion and hints of garlic in this as well as the cheese. I had my doubts about trying it after reading some of the negative reviews, but we really liked it.
Yummo
01/23/2007 at 12:05am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this today and my family loved it. My 5 year old had like 3 servings.....he is a huge veggie eater. I did go less on the rosemary and substituted parmesan cheese and pureed. Will do this recipes agian.
full-on flavor!
01/21/2007 at 04:24pm
User: Sally from Fort Lewis, WA User Rating:
I loved this recipe, easy, meatless and uses one of my favorite veggies! The whole-wheat penne was so delicious you forget that it is actually good for you. I wish there were more dishes like this one.
Very Good...
01/20/2007 at 09:09pm
User: KIMBERLY from Auburn, NY User Rating:
I was a bit hesitant when I read some of the reviews, but I will tell you this was delicious. I improvised a little by using boulion instead of stock and fresh basil instead of rosemary. This consistency was awesome and the taste will entice me to make it again. My 2 year old loved it too! Way to go Rachael...
Really Good Comfort Food
01/20/2007 at 06:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this and took some of the other reviewers comments into consideration and used an immersion blender before combining with pasta and I also used a little low fat shredded mozzerella and paprika and pepper. It was delicious. Even my husband loved it and could not believe it was cauliflower. The paprika gives it a better color to.
looks yucky tastes great
01/20/2007 at 06:03pm
User: mia from Bethesda, MD User Rating:
i was skeptical about this one because i couldn't imagine how cauliflower could make a sauce, but it did and it was great! i thought it was packed with flavor and was a perfect down-home meal. tasted like i'd been cooking all day. super job RR
BLAND
01/20/2007 at 04:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for a few friends. While they didn't say "YUCK", they left bits and pieces of it on thier plates. Without the cheese, there's no depth. And if you increase the cheese, then it's less healthy. I doubt I'll make it again.
disappointing
01/19/2007 at 06:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We love Rachel Ray's recipes, but this one was a disappointment. We found it bland; it didn't taste much better than just whole wheat penne on its own.
Very Good
01/19/2007 at 04:54pm
User: Dan from Springfield, IL User Rating:
The finished product was bery good and even better as a leftover. Took longer then 30 minutes with prep but very good.
Delicious!
01/18/2007 at 11:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used half the amount of pasta (there's only two of us), but made the same amount of sauce...yum! I'd definitely make this again
Would make a better side
01/18/2007 at 10:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The sauce was good and we'll try a variation for cauliflower as a side dish. Paired with the pasta was less than we expected.
Healthy but, disappointing
01/18/2007 at 09:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Pretty bland & texture of sauce is odd. Would not make again :(
Healthy, Quick, and Tasty
01/18/2007 at 04:19pm
User: Kendra from memphis, TN User Rating:
This dish was a lot tastier than I could have anticpated. My family, with the exception of my seven year-old, was impressed with the flavor,and the fact that it was healthy. The rosemary really enhanced the whole-wheat pasta.
Never again
01/18/2007 at 08:31am
User: Jane from Rumney, NH User Rating:
My husband is never picky but he said I should throw away this recipe. I thought it was bland and tasteless.
yummy
01/17/2007 at 11:21pm
User: cheryl from olathe, KS User Rating:
everything was easy to make and easy on the eyes...the taste was wonderful
love rach....not a fan of this one though
01/17/2007 at 07:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I kept adding salt and pepper hoping it would make it taste better...no such luck.
taste testand ease
01/17/2007 at 05:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to prepare, though/ not very attractive to serve, thank God for the fresh rosemary .Tasty
could use immersion blender
01/17/2007 at 02:57pm
User: Jennifer from toledo, OH User Rating:
Good flavor, but the sauce is a little too chunky. Next time I will try using an immersion blender before adding the pasta and cheese. Also, 2 sprigs of rosemary is plenty. 4 is overpowering.
Worth the effort
01/17/2007 at 02:31pm
User: Mark from Nevada, MO User Rating:
Great healthy meal it is so good it is hard to believe it's good for you. Next time we are going to add either shrimp or bacon. It can't all be good for you.
Like a healthful mac and cheese
01/17/2007 at 01:50pm
User: Amanda from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
I liked this one. I would probably put the cauliflower mixture in the blender next time so that the consistency will let the sauce stick to the pasta better. I also added a dash or two of paprika. Yummy comfort food.
How do you say "Mmmmmm"
01/17/2007 at 01:29pm
User: Heather from Weston, WV User Rating:
I was suprised at the amount of flavor this dish has. Not only does it taste great, it's good for your figure too. My family and friends loved this delicous meal.
Yummy way to eat veggies with your pasta!
01/17/2007 at 12:32pm
User: Nikki from Papillion, NE User Rating:
I thought this was a great recipe. I used 2 shallots instead of the onion, and added a few diced up chicken tenders, and we had a very hearty meal! it makes a ton so there will be lots of leftovers!
Delish
01/17/2007 at 11:59am
User: Maryann from pine hill, NJ User Rating:
Couldn't believe how easy to cook with such an exceptional flavor.
Yummo!!
01/17/2007 at 11:29am
User: Cari from Muskegon, MI User Rating:
I loved this recipe, I did however have a hard time find whole wheat penne so I useed multi grain rotini. It was still fantastic. It was even better the next day as the rosemary taseted even better!! I loved this recipe and so did my guest!
Whole Wheat Pasta at it's best
01/17/2007 at 10:23am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
When I saw Rachel prepare the Italian califlower & pasta dish on 1/15/07, I just had to give it a try. Bought all the ingredients and made it the next night. It was great and really only took 30 minutes to prepare! Loved the flavors of the fresh rosemary, which was still growing thanks to my busband's efforts. Oh, he told me he still isn't crazy about whole wheat pasta (as he dished out a second dish). I thought it was the best whole wheat pasta dish I've ever had.
Pleasantly Surprised!
01/17/2007 at 10:06am
User: Kelly from Lakewood, OH User Rating:
Was a bit scared of the cauliflower but turned out great - easy to make - the longest part is the chopping. my husband loved it and kids will be eating tonight. The house smelled so good while it was cooking! Will make again.
Quick & Good Cauliflower Sauce
01/16/2007 at 09:48pm
User: Samantha from Otsego, MI User Rating:
I made this for my husband and two small kids and was crossing my fingers--given the mixed reviews. We liked it--even my 6 & 3 year old. My husband did sprinkle some hot pepper flakes because he likes a kick--but we all would definitely have it again.
YUM
01/16/2007 at 09:28pm
User: christine from plainview, NY User Rating:
I am always looking for something new and simple to make, and this was the one. It tasted wonderful and filling. Going to make this again and again.
Very bland
01/16/2007 at 08:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I will never make this again. I think the rosemary did not go well with it although it did need something to spice it up. I added a bunch of red pepper which helped a little. THe pasta water addition made it more tasteless and soggy. I would rather have had pasta with garlic and oil and a side of steamed califlower with salt & pepper.
healthy meal
01/16/2007 at 07:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very healthy, but light on flavor. Maybe I made it wrong :)
Very tasty
01/16/2007 at 07:59am
User: Darlene from Virginia Beach, VA User Rating:
My family really enjoyed this one. Even my 1 year old daughter loved it. Will definitely make it again.
Great Use of Cauliflower
01/15/2007 at 08:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Cauliflower is such a healthy vegetable so I look for ways to enjoy it. This is the best use of cauliflower my palate has ever experienced. I tried to prep it by memory from the show and ended up deglazing the pan with a touch of white wine before adding the stock. It looks like the previous reviews reflect America's opinion of cauliflower and whole-wheat pasta in general. My opinion...Yummo!
Better the 2nd day!
01/15/2007 at 01:21pm
User: Beth from Marietta, GA User Rating:
Prepared this recipe exactly as written. It tasted alright, but "needed" something. I combined the pasta and sauce (something I usually never do) the favor the next day was much better. I added some sliced baked chicken breasts and parmesan cheese- made it delicious!
This is a "Have Again"
01/15/2007 at 11:44am
User: Marie from wilton, CT User Rating:
When my husband really enjoys a disk, he calls it a "Have Again" - this dish received the "Have again" distinction! My 17 yr old son (who doesn't like most veges) equally enjoyed it. I did add cooked chicken at the end, and I used a little less oil and cheese to cut some of the fat. Also, I used Barilla Plus penne - if you've never tried it, you need to - I don't like the taste of whole wheat pasta (I think it tastes like cardboard!) but the Barilla Plus is a great alternative, providing extra fiber, vitamins and great taste! Great receipe!
Loved Recipe with Variations
01/14/2007 at 09:46pm
User: Joan from Orange, CA User Rating:
My family, including my 11 year old daughter, a notoriously picky eater who hates vegetables, all loved this recipe. However, I omitted the rosemary during cooking and added the pasta water with the chicken stock and cauliflower so the cauliflower would be softer. I also substituted mozarella cheese for the Romano, to lower the fat content. My husband and I added chopped fresh rosemary on the side. Will definitely cook this again, with my own variations.
Healthy recipe
01/14/2007 at 08:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a wonderful way of serving cauliflower to my family, and it was very healthy to boot. I wish Rachel Ray would do many more health conscious recipe to enjoy.
Very Yummy
01/14/2007 at 07:11pm
User: Julie from Nowhere, PA User Rating:
I thought this receipe would taste "healthy" but bland. Actually it was incredibly flavorful. My boyfriend who is incredibly suspicious of healthy foods said he really enjoyed it. We were really full after having a normal sized portion. I would definitely make this again. Btw I didn't feel that the extra two scoops of pasta water were necessary. I wound up draining some of the excess chicken stock from the sauce.
Outstanding Healty Meal with Great Taste
01/13/2007 at 10:22pm
User: Kenneth from oconomowoc, WI User Rating:
I made this dinner tonight and found it to be very good in flavor. I will make it again. The nutmeg on the Kale, which was the other recipe, was excellent and I will use nutmeg on all my greens now.
Awesome!
01/13/2007 at 03:25pm
User: JENNIFER from Coral Springs, FL User Rating:
I really enjoyed this recipe, and so did the hubby and my boys!! Although I had to "tweak" the ingredients a bit, it came out great. I added a bit more stock and actually ended up using the blender so I wouldn't get the clumps (it came out really saucy that way!). Definitely making it again! Thanks Rach!
Cauliflower Pasta
01/13/2007 at 12:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to make and a very tasty way to use cauliflower. We enjoyed the marriage of flavors and will make it again.
Califlower Pasta with kale
01/13/2007 at 09:40am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I haven't made this myself, but it looks like a delicious pasta dish. I love kale. Thanks
Bland and Unimpressive
01/12/2007 at 09:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Our family tolerated it, but didn't enjoy it.
Not all that
01/12/2007 at 11:09am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Not a good flavor. I needed to add tons of salt and pepper to spice it up.
Expected better but has potential
01/11/2007 at 04:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The recipe sounded good - but it came out looking and tasting so bland. I ended spicing the left-overs up with chili flakes and gorgonzola cheese. I know the cheese diminishes the health benefits, but it made it much more interesting. I will say the recipe was very easy and it might be a good base for trying it sometime with various additional ingredients.
Don't Waste Your Money
01/11/2007 at 11:34am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It wasn't very good. Could barely eat it. Will throw it away.
GREAT
01/11/2007 at 08:07am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was fast, easy and delicious. The whole family loved it. A definite make again.
Never Again
01/10/2007 at 03:31pm
User: Maria from Amity Harbor, NY User Rating:
As much as I love Rachel Ray's dishes, this one was not a hit for me. I actually could not eat it. Perhaps it was the mix of the cauliflower and the whole-wheat pasta, it just was not a marriage of flavors for me, more like a divorce! Sorry Rachel, but this one is not going into the recipe file. Good Luck All!
Cauliflower chunks not sauce
01/10/2007 at 08:14am
User: Heather from Bristol, CT User Rating:
First let me say I'm an avid cook and I make many meals I watch on food network. This recipe was just ok. I needed to add more broth and pasta water then the orginal recipe first suggested. Once the "sauce" is added to the pasta and cheese it clumps up. My family would have enjoyed more of a sauce to cover the pasta. I was orginaly interested in using cauliflower as a sause especially getting an extra serving of veggies into my families diet. This is one recipe I won't be making again.
Finally found this wonderful recipe after catching the last few me
01/10/2007 at 12:34am
User: S J from Hopkins, MN User Rating:
Love the combination of food and easy of prep, and sauce idea made simple and creative .. as usual your ease in the kitchen and use of ingredients make for a delicious meal to eat and comment on for my guests .. thank you!!!!
I know I know
01/09/2007 at 05:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
souned great on air and i was jazzed to make it to my disappointment. would not make again just a waste. i threw it out Rach.
just okay
01/09/2007 at 03:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i liked the idea of it, and it looked great on the show, but i expected a stronger cauliflower taste and a creamier consistency - not bad, but probably wouldn't make it again
Oh so good!!!
01/09/2007 at 02:27pm
User: Noel from Findlay, OH User Rating:
I am a big fan of Cauliflower so I thought I would try this recipe........it rocks!!! This also made my conversion to wheat pasta a hit as well. The leftovers were wonderful.
Faux Mac & Cheese
01/09/2007 at 02:23pm
User: Denise from Oakdale, CA User Rating:
I don't know why this recipe only received 4 out of 5 stars. I think it is not only healthy (made without all the oil), but it is scrumptious as well.
OK, but not stupendous
01/08/2007 at 07:09am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Cook the onions, then set aside and keep warm, then add at the end. There's a reaction with the cauliflower that turns them green (or perhaps it's the fresh rosemary that does this). Makes the dish look less appetizing. Decent flavor, but not something everyone raved about.
Yummy!
01/07/2007 at 10:28pm
User: Adrian from Pacheco, CA User Rating:
I loved this recipe! My kids liked it, too. I would make it again.
Kinda Good
01/07/2007 at 08:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I don't think I would put as much rosemary. It was very strong. I would make it again.
Unappetizing
01/07/2007 at 08:45pm
User: Caron from El Paso, TX User Rating:
Looked great on tv but ended up disappointing! Would never make again!
Yummy!!
01/07/2007 at 07:24pm
User: Tammy from Washington, DC User Rating:
Gooey, cheesey pasta taste. Like a healthier but super yummy mac and cheese.
We loved it!
01/07/2007 at 08:34am
User: Cindy from Crown Point, IN User Rating:
My husband and I both loved this recipe. We loved this dish! It was so nice to try something different with cauliflower. It was also our first time trying the whole wheat pasta and it was great. It sure didn't taste like a healthy dish so I'll be sure to make it often. I knew my husband would need some meat with his meal so I made the turkey meatballs from Ellie Krieger's show and it was a great match. Thanks, Rachel, for all the great recipes you give us!!
It's a Keeper !!!
01/06/2007 at 10:04pm
User: janis from pittsburgh, PA User Rating:
I am taking this recipe to my weightwatchers meeting. Both my kids loved it and they shy away from whole wheat pasta. Excellent!!!!
I'll make this again, but need to tweek a bit.....
01/06/2007 at 09:04pm
User: Susan from Loveland, CO User Rating:
I need to chop more of the stalk off, cook the cauliflower more so that it can be more "mashed". I'll also have to add some chicken for the stinky hubby.
debbie holzemer
01/06/2007 at 08:36pm
User: debbie from prior lake, MN User Rating:
this recipe was awesome I used a four cheese italian blend that I had at home and it worked out great. I will definetly be making this recipe over and over again.
Easy and Great
01/06/2007 at 08:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We loved it
INTERESTING TWIST
01/06/2007 at 07:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Nice twist to the old red sauce. I love cauliflower any way you can cook it, but this was very good and I would definitely make this one again. Healthy too.
cauliflower
01/06/2007 at 07:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
we added sweet italian sausage to this dish and it was delicious!
Good and Filling
01/06/2007 at 07:26pm
User: Elizabeth from New York, NY User Rating:
This recipe is great if you want to feel full and be healthy. It has a great taste. I would go easy on the cheese, though to avoid it becoming to fattening.
Yeah, Rachael!
01/06/2007 at 04:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Barfworthy and fattening!