Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 baguette
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pkg (450 g pkg) Italpasta Artisan Spaghetti
- 1/2 pkg bacon, diced
- 1 head cauliflower, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1/2 bunch fresh sage, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp chili pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cut baguette into cubes; pulse in food processor until coarsely ground. Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook bread crumbs, stirring often, for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown all over. Set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, in large skillet set over medium-low heat, cook bacon for 5 to 8 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towel; reserve skillet and bacon fat.
- Add cauliflower and shallots to same skillet. Increase heat to medium; cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in sage, garlic and chili pepper flakes; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until cauliflower is golden and caramelized. Add heavy cream; simmer for 2 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Toss cauliflower mixture with pasta and reserved cooking liquid. Stir in Parmesan, reserved bacon and lemon juice; toss until pasta is well coated. Divide among 6 plates. Top with toasted bread crumbs.
Tips
Use broccoli or Brussels sprouts instead of cauliflower.
Tips for Zero Food Waste
Cauliflower core and leaves: Freeze and save for soups or broth,or pulse in food processor to make cauliflower rice.
Parmesan: Add rind to flavour soups or sauces. Make Parmesan crackers:Grate Parmesan and mound tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven for about 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
Sage stems: Add to soup and tomato sauces, or to water when boiling veggies like potatoes.
Bacon fat: Strain through cheesecloth and use as cooking fat foreggs, veggies and pasta sauces.
Nutritional Analysis
Calories: 790kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 40g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 860mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g