A creamy cauliflower pasta: just what you need on a drizzly day. Cauliflower: I actually cook with it way too little. This vegetable is very cheap, easily available and healthy. Time to make a pasta with it!
Creamy cauliflower pasta
20 minutes
Why is cauliflower healthy?
In the world of vegetables and culinary trends, cauliflower definitely deserves more praise. Often overlooked or somewhat underappreciated, this versatile and nutritious vegetable has all the potential to carve out a distinctive place in the culinary landscape. Here are reasons why I think cauliflower should be given a much hipper image.
- Versatility at its best: Cauliflower is like a blank canvas for culinary creativity. It can be made into cauliflower rice, mashed potatoes, nuggets, pizza and even as a substitute for traditional carbohydrates. This versatility makes it a perfect choice for people with different dietary preferences and diets.
- Nutrition powerhouse: Behind that unassuming appearance is a nutritional bomb. Packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber, cauliflower contributes to a healthy diet. It is rich in vitamins C, K, B6 and also contains antioxidants that help promote good health.
- Innovative substitute: At a time when people are looking for healthier alternatives, cauliflower is at the top of the list. It can serve as a substitute for high-carbohydrate foods, such as flour for gluten-free pizza or rice for a low-carbohydrate diet.
- Sustainability: Cauliflower certainly deserves credit for its sustainability profile. It is a vegetable that is relatively easy to grow and consumes fewer resources compared to some other crops. Moreover, it is readily available year-round in our cold little country.
- Tasty versatility: Cauliflower has a subtle, mild flavor, making it perfect for absorbing different flavors. It can be roasted, steamed, baked, mashed or even eaten raw, depending on what you want to prepare with it.
In short, cauliflower is more than just a simple vegetable. It deserves recognition for its versatility, nutritional value and potential to star in modern culinary creations. Let's give it a well-deserved boost in our awareness of healthy eating and creative cooking. It's time to bring cauliflower to the center of the plate and embrace it as the hip vegetable it deserves to be, for example with this creamy cauliflower pasta!
Creamy cauliflower pasta
This creamy cauliflower pasta is packed with vegetables. The creamy sauce is made from cooked cauliflower mixed with Parmesan cheese (I love salt!) and pepper. To that I add some spinach and sun-dried tomatoes and you have a delicious meal full of flavor including hidden vegetables. Perfect for little ones, too!
What you need:
2
200 gr pasta of your choice
400 gr cauliflower florets
40 gr Parmesan cheese
+ extra for garnish
100 ml of cooking cream
200 gr spinach
fresh basil
100 gr sun-dried tomato
salt and pepper
olive oil
What to do:
1
Bring a pan of water to a boil and in it cook the cauliflower for 10-15 minutes until soft. Bring another pan of water to a boil and cook the pasta in it according to the package directions. Catch a cup of the cooking liquid as you drain the pasta.
2
Place the cauliflower along with the Parmesan cheese, cream and a generous pinch of salt and pepper in the blender and blend until smooth.
3
Heat some olive oil in a pan and fry the spinach in it until shrunken. Cut the sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips and add them together with the cooked pasta, some pasta water and the cauliflower sauce. Season with some salt and pepper and simmer for a few more minutes.
4
Divide pasta among plates and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
5
Enjoy and don't forget to share your dish in your Instastory with the tag @easyculi!
