3ozcooked whole-wheat penneor gluten-free if needed
⅛headcauliflower
1 ½tspextra-virgin olive oil
¾tspgolden raisins
¼clovegarlicfinely chopped
1pinchred pepper flakes
¼cupfresh parsleychopped
¾tsplemon juicefreshly squeezed
1 ½tspparmesan cheesegrated (optional) Can replace with grated pecorino or romano.
kosher saltto taste
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Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 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 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 the reserved cooking water. Season with salt to taste and serve.