Pasta With Bacon and Cauliflower
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti (3/4 box)
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/3 cup fresh sage leaves
- 1 small head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into small florets
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 3/4 cup grated pecorino (3 ounces)
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, reserving ¾ cup of the cooking water, and return the pasta to the pot.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble.
- Add the sage to the drippings in the skillet and cook over medium heat, turning once, until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the bacon.
- Add the cauliflower, ¼ cup water, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper to the drippings in the skillet and cook, covered, for 2 minutes.
- Uncover and cook, tossing frequently, until golden and tender, 3 to 4 minutes more.
- Add the reserved pasta water and ½ cup pecorino to the pasta; toss until creamy. Add the cauliflower, sage, and bacon and toss. Sprinkle with remaining pecorino.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 489
- Fat 12g
- Sat Fat 4.7g
- Cholesterol 26mg
- Sodium 737mg
- Protein 26g
- Carbohydrate 68g
- Sugar 3g
- Fiber 5g
- Iron 3mg
- Calcium 347mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
Quick Tip
For maximum freshness and a bolder flavor, buy hard cheeses, like Parmesan and Romano, in wedges and grate as needed.
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