Cauliflower And Macaroni

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 large head cauliflower, parboiled and cut into stems, liquid reserved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 lb mixed macaroni (broken spaghetti, ditalini, ziti)
• romano cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil over medium flame in pot with low sides.
• 2 add garlic, parsley, oregano, and red pepper.
• 3 add 1 cup of reserved liquid from cauliflower and 1 cup water.
• 4 add cauliflower, cover, and bring water to a boil.
• 5 add salt and pasta and stir well. lower heat to simmer and cover.
• 6 cook and stir until done, about 20 minutes.
• 7 consistency will be thick and soupy. can add more cauliflower water if too dry during cooking.
• 8 sprinkle with cheese before serving.