My Dad's Pasta and Cauliflower

• 1 head of fresh cauliflower
• 450 g elbow macaroni or 450 g shell pasta
• 3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 -4 tablespoons canola oil
• 12-34 teaspoon salt
• 12-34 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced finely (saute in a little oil to mellow the sharpness, if you prefer)
• parmesan cheese (aim for 1/4 cup) or romano cheese (aim for 1/4 cup)

1. Cut cauliflower, or break into medium sized florets.
2. Boil in well-salted water till tender, but not mushy.
3. During that time, boil another pot of water for pasta, and cook for recommended time
4. When both cauliflower and pasta are cooked, strain in a colander and mix in a large serving bowl or one of the pots.
5. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
6. Serve in gargantuan proportions for best result.

cauliflower, elbow macaroni, salt, fresh cracked black pepper, garlic, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/my-dads-pasta-and-cauliflower-429221 (may not work)