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Garlic Roasted Cauliflower Pasta

Here is a great way to add more veggies to your life. This garlic-roasted cauliflower pasta is full of flavors and makes for a light, simple, and filling meal. If you are looking for something comforting that's not too heavy, this pasta dish might be ideal for you. 

Prep Time 15 minutes
Serves: 6
Difficulty Level: Low
Garlic Roasted Cauliflower Pasta
Ingredients for Garlicky Roasted Cauliflower Pasta:
Garlic - 1 head
Olive oil - 3 tbsp. (extra-virgin)
Kosher salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste (freshly ground)
Cauliflower - 1 large head (cut into florets)
Pasta penne - 1 lb.
Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup (freshly grated)
Spinach - 3 cups (leaves torn)
Method of preparing the Garlicky Roasted Cauliflower Pasta:
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Cut 1/4” off the top of head of garlic, drizzle it with oil and a pinch of salt, and wrap it in foil. Arrange the cauliflower florets in an even layer on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with oil, salt and pepper and put bake both the garlic and cauliflower together for 45 minutes.
  3. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove from heat, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and return to the pot. Drizzle with some olive oil so the pasta doesn't stick.
  4. Squeeze garlic cloves out of the head and pour them into a small bowl. Then smash it into a rough paste with a fork.
  5. Add smashed garlic, reserved pasta water, and Parmesan to the pot with the pasta over medium-low heat. Add the spinach and stir until it wilts and the cheese melts.
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