Italian Pasta or cauliflower pasta is one of the types of pasta that is very tasty and simple and is very suitable for cauliflower taste fans, but this pasta is very dietary and vegetarian because no meat is used in it and its taste It is similar to alfredo pasta, with the difference that instead of mushrooms, cauliflower is used, but pasta with cauliflower is prepared very quickly, and if you are in autumn and winter and cauliflower is abundant, make sure to prepare this pasta. And use the good properties of cauliflower, such as being rich in fiber and antioxidants, as well as helping to lose weight, so you can use it in your diet.
Ingredients for preparing pasta with cauliflower
1/2 small cauliflower
Penne pasta 1 pack
Garlic 4 cloves
Olive oil 2 tbsp
White vinegar 1 tbsp
1/2 cup milk
Chicken extract 1 pc
Parmesan cheese as needed
Salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme, Italian spices as needed
How to prepare pasta with cauliflower and parmesan
First step: preparing cauliflower
First, you need to prepare the cauliflower. For this, pour water into a pot to boil. In the meantime, chop the cauliflower and pour white vinegar on it. Vinegar will remove the smell of the cauliflower, so put the lid on the pot and wait. Cook until the cauliflower is soft, then drain and set aside.
Second step: Preparation of penne pasta
Next, pour water and a little olive oil into a pot and wait until it boils, then pour the pasta into the boiling water until it becomes soft, after about 8 minutes, drain it and pour cold water over it.
Third step: preparation of cauliflower pasta
Pour the cooled cauliflower into a mixer or food processor and add the peeled garlic along with chicken broth, spices and milk and turn on the machine to mix the ingredients well. If you don't have a food processor or machine, you can grind the cauliflower a little Mash and mix with other ingredients. In this model, just a little cauliflower may remain coarser and not mashed.
Fourth step: preparing pasta with cauliflower
Now put the pasta in a deep pan with the right size and pour the prepared cauliflower sauce on it and stir until the sauce thickens well, then at the end, pour a little Parmesan cheese on the pasta and put it on a serving plate. Enjoy your meal
Key points in preparing pasta with cauliflower
If you don't have the Italian seasoning, omit it.
You can put some parsley on the pasta.
You can also use fettuccine pasta.
To make the sauce thicker, you can add 1 tablespoon of cream.
