One-Pot Cauliflower Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 cup macaroni
- 2 cups roughly chopped cauliflower
- ⅓ cup chopped onions
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 Roma tomato chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 red chili sliced, optional
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 2 cups water
- ¼ tsp sea salt or to taste
- A sprinkle of dried oregano and/ or dried basil
- Black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella or gruyere or both
- Grated Parmesan cheese to taste
- Dried or fresh red chili pepper to taste
- EVOO for drizzle
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, layer in the macaroni, cauliflower, onions, garlic, tomatoes, parsley, tomato paste, and dried herbs. Add water, sea salt and black pepper.
- Cover and bring to a boil. Once the pot comes to a boil, adjust the heat to a low simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until al dente.
- Remove from the heat. Add the mozzarella and/or gruyere cheese and combine well.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste and finish with red chili peppers and Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle some EVOO for an extra punch.