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Roasted Garlic & Cauliflower Pasta with Walnuts

URL: https://thefirstmess.com/2015/02/18/vegan-gluten-free-roasted-garlic-cauliflower-pasta-with-walnuts-recipe/

Ingredients

The pasta

  • 1 lb short brown rice pasta
  • 2-3 handfuls baby arugula

The sauce

  • 2 heads garlic
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

The vegetables

  • 1 head cauliflower

The toppings

  • ¼ cup walnut halves

Seasoning

  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 500°F and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Wrap garlic heads in aluminum foil with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme, then roast for about 40 minutes.
  3. Prepare the cauliflower by cutting it into wedges and tossing with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting for about 25 minutes.
  4. After roasting, mash the garlic and mix it with lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and olive oil.
  5. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, reserving some cooking water.
  6. Combine the pasta with the roasted cauliflower, garlic sauce, arugula, and reserved pasta water as needed.
  7. Serve topped with chopped walnuts and additional chili flakes if desired.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
250
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
8g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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