Silky Cauliflower Fettuccine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 1/4 lbs cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 slice bacon, finely chopped
- 14 oz fettuccine
- 2 tbsp butter, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh marjoram leaves
- Preheat the oven to 350u0b0F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a medium saucepan on high heat. Saute onion and garlic 3-4 mins, until tender.
- Add 3/4 of the cauliflower and stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 10-15 mins. Drain, reserving 1 1/3 cups of the cooking liquid with the cauliflower.
- Meanwhile, crumble remaining cauliflower florets into small pieces into a medium bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, bacon and remaining 1 tbsp oil. Mix well and spread on prepared pan. Bake 12-15 mins, until crisp and golden. Set aside.
- Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain well and return to saucepan.
- Puree cauliflower mixture with an immersion blender or food processor until smooth. Stir in butter and season to taste. Add to pasta; toss to coat well.
- Serve pasta sprinkled with breadcrumb mixture and marjoram leaves.
olive oil, onion, garlic, cauliflower, chicken stock, fresh breadcrumbs, bacon, fettuccine, butter, marjoram leaves
Taken from recipes-plus.com/api/v2.0/recipes/23195 (may not work)