Spelt Pasta with Walnuts and Roasted Cauliflower

Serves 2 to 3 as a main course, 4 to 6 as a side d
Time 35 min

Spelt pasta has a slightly nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with roasted cauliflower and walnuts, but you can use any pasta variety that you may prefer. The reserved cooking water helps to coat the pasta for a light sauciness.

Special Diets:

VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    10 ouncesspaghetti
    Florets from 1/2 head cauliflower (about 4 cups)
    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    5 clovesgarlic, sliced
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/3 cuptoasted walnut halves, chopped
    1/3 cupgrated parmesan cheese (optional)
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Preheat the oven to 425°F.


Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until tender, about 10 minutes.


Meanwhile, break any large florets into smaller pieces and place florets on a baking sheet. 


Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil, sprinkle with garlic and salt and toss. 


Roast, stirring occasionally, until florets and garlic are lightly browned, about 15 minutes.


Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water. 


Toss pasta with roasted cauliflower and garlic, walnuts and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. 


Stir in Parmesan, if desired, and a little of the reserved cooking water. 


Serve sprinkled with black pepper.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

As a main course

Calories

650

Total Fat

26g

Saturated Fat

3.5g

Cholesterol

10mg

Sodium

660mg

Total Carbohydrate

90g

Dietary Fiber

14g

Total Sugars

11g

Protein

26g

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