Rigatoni with Cauliflower and Tomato Sauce
- 16 ounces dried rigatoni
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 20-ounce package frozen cauliflower florets (4 cups)
- 1 cup coarsely snipped fresh parsley (Italian, or flat-leaf, preferred)
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil (about 2/3 ounce before removing stems)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons bottled minced garlic or 12 to 18 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 32 ounces marinara sauce (lowest sodium available)
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup dry red wine (regular or nonalcoholic)
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- Pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
- Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil.
- Drain well in a colander.
- Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom.
- Stir in the cauliflower, parsley, onion, basil, and garlic.
- Cook, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables release some liquids, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the remaining sauce ingredients.
- Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil, covered.
- Cook at a medium boil for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the pasta into a large bowl.
- Spoon half the sauce over the pasta.
- Using two spoons, toss to coat.
- Spoon the remaining sauce over the pasta.
- Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 388
- Total Fat: 7.5g
- Saturated: 1.5g
- Trans: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated: 1.5g
- Monounsaturated: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
- Sodium: 472mg
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 7g
- Sugars: 13g
- Protein: 12g
- Dietary Exchanges
- 4 Starch
- 1 Vegetable
- 1 Fat
rigatoni, olive oil, cauliflower, parsley, onion, fresh basil, garlic, marinara sauce, water, red wine, cayenne, pepper, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/rigatoni-with-cauliflower-and-tomato-sauce-375690 (may not work)