Penne with Roasted Cauliflower and Lemon Caper Vinaigrette

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Two peas & their pod

Total Time

45 mins

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

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(4)

Ingredients

1 small head cauliflower, washed and cut into bite-size florets
3 cloves garlic
1/2 small red onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
8 ounces DeLallo Organic Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons small capers
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the cauliflower, garlic, and onion slices on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast until golden and tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and stir the cauliflower. Add the tomatoes and return the pan to the oven. Roast for 10 minutes.

Step 2

While the cauliflower is roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain pasta and set aside.

Step 3

Meanwhile, make the Lemon Caper Vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, capers, maple syrup, mustard, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

Step 4

Roughly chop the roasted onions. Remove the garlic from the peel and chop.

Step 5

In a large pan, combine pasta, cauliflower, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Add the Lemon Caper Vinaigrette and stir until coated. Heat over medium heat until pasta is warm. Serve with shredded Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Chef’s notes

The recipe was inspired by pregnancy cravings and is a delightful mix of roasted vegetables and pasta.

The dish can be customized by using different types of pasta or adding more vegetables.

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