Parmigiano-Crusted Rigatoni with Cauliflower and Prosciutto
- 3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 pound rigatoni
- One 1 3/4-pound head of cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
- 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 3 ounces sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch-thick ribbons
- Preheat the broiler.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
- Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
- Add the cream and simmer until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the rigatoni until al dente; about 6 minutes before the rigatoni is done, add the cauliflower florets to the pot.
- Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the panko with the Parmigiano cheese and the remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Return the rigatoni and cauliflower to the pot.
- Add the garlic cream, the prosciutto and the reserved pasta water and toss until the pasta is coated.
- Scrape the pasta into a large shallow baking dish and sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over the top.
- Broil for about 2 minutes, rotating constantly, until the topping is evenly browned.
- Serve hot.
extravirgin olive oil, garlic, heavy cream, kosher salt, rigatoni, cauliflower, cheese, ribbons
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/parmigiano-crusted-rigatoni-cauliflower-and-prosciutto (may not work)