Roasted Cauliflower with Pasta and Lemon Zest
Ingredients
prep: 10 mins
total time: 55 mins
servings: 2
1/2 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into small florets (about 7 cups)
1/2 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/8 cup salt-packed capers, rinsed
1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 ounces dried orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
Method
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss together cauliflower, onion, capers, and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread vegetables in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast, stirring halfway through, until cauliflower is tender and browned, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain.
- Toss hot pasta with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the parsley, and lemon zest. Add cauliflower mixture, and season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine.