Cauliflower Pasta

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 12 ounces whole-wheat penne  (or gluten-free if needed)
• 1/2 head cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons golden raisins
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
Meanwhile, trim the thick stems off the cauliflower and coarsely grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater (it's fine if some small florets remain whole). Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower, raisins, garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is crisp-tender and slightly browned, about 4 minutes.

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the pasta, parsley,  lemon juice, cheese and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water. Season with salt.

Serves 3-4