Title: Pasta Al Calvolfiore (Spaghetti With Cauliflower)
Categories: Italian, Pasta
Yield: 6 Servings
1/4 c Olive oil
2 tb Butter
1 md Cauliflower; broken into 1"
-flowerets
3 cl Garlic; crushed
1 Bay leaf
2 ts Basil
2 c Tomato purée
Salt and lots of black
-pepper
2 c Mixed cheddar and parmesan;
-grated
1 lb Dry; thin spaghetti
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Heat 2 tb olive oil in a deep, heavy skillet. Add crushed garlic, bay
leaf, and basil. Sauté about one minute, then add cauliflower, and
sprinkle it with about 1 ts salt. Sauté until the cauliflower is
tender. You might want to add some water (1/2 to 1 c) to steam it
along. Simmer 15 or so minutes.
Cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling water. (8 to 10 minutes.)
Drain and toss with remaining olive oil, butter, and half the cheese.
Spread onto a platter and pour the cauliflower sauce over. Top with
ore cheese. Serve immediately.
