Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into flowerets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons olive oil (best quality), for drizzling
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sliced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 bunch fresh spinach (about 3 cups)
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (best quality)
- 3 tablespoons capers, with 1 tablespoon juice
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 pound paccheri pasta (large tube) approximately 2.5-inches long by 2-inches wide
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley leaves
Directions
Bring a large stock pot of water to a boil over medium heat, then add in the salt and the cauliflower. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saute pan, and saute the garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute. Remove the cauliflower from water with a large strainer or spider and add it to the pan with the garlic-red pepper mixture. Saute briefly until starting to brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the chicken stock, add in the spinach, cover and let wilt for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and capers with juice and reduce the heat. Remove the cover and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Return the cauliflower water to boil, adding more water, if necessary, to cook the pasta. Add the pasta add cook to al dente. Remove the pasta from the water and add it to the pan with the sauce, adding a little pasta water, if needed. Stir gently to combine, transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with half of the cheese. Garnish with the parsley and drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Serve immediately with remaining cheese on the side.















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By EcuaDeb
on March 19, 2013
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I just googled the fresh ingredients I had - cauliflower and spinach - and up came this recipe. I used white wine instead of the broth and used the pasta I had on hand. It was phenomenal - the sauce was so good. A new staple for this vegetarian family.
By Mama_the_Home Chef
Mechanicsburg, PA
on February 12, 2013
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This was my first Guy recipe and I loved it! It was so simple and delicious!
By sprengteamtoo_1...
Thornton, 44
on October 15, 2011
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Delicious! My son, who is a vegetarian, loved it so much, he asked me to make again for him to take to work for lunches!
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