Pasta With Cauliflower & Bacon

10m
Prep Time
35m
Cook Time
45m
Ready In

Recipe: #20508

August 08, 2015

Categories: Bacon, Cauliflower,



"Recipe source: The Best of America's Test Kitchens 2015"

Original is 5 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (874.1 g)
  • Calories 717.2
  • Total Fat - 19.7 g
  • Saturated Fat - 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol - 23.4 mg
  • Sodium - 1780.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 114.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 20.3 g
  • Sugars - 9 g
  • Protein - 25.7 g
  • Calcium - 124.3 mg
  • Iron - 3.9 mg
  • Vitamin C - 171.5 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.6 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a skillet over medium high heat cook bacon until crispy (5-10 minutes). Add the panko and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring frequently until the panko is browned (2-5 minutes). Transfer mixture to a bowl and wipe out the skillet.

Step 2

Using the same skillet over medium high heat heat 5 teaspoons oil until hot and shimmering. Add cauliflower and 1 teaspoon salt, cook stirring occasionally until cauliflower is crisp tender and starts to brown (10-15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and cover to keep warm.

Step 3

In a dutch oven or large pot over medium heat heat 1 teaspoon oil. Add onion, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring until onion has softened (about 5 minutes). Increase heat to high and add pasta, broth and wine; bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Remove pot from heat; stir in parsley, lemon juice and cauliflower and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Serve with panko mixture and lemon wedges.

Tips


No special items needed.

1 Reviews

Gerry

Cooking for one sees me often looking to 'bowl' meals and soups. This made for a great pasta bowl that was enjoyed with servings in my freezer stash to enjoy again. I made this using fettuccini. It's a keeper.

5.0

review by:
(21 Jan 2021)

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