Penne With Spicy Cauliflower Sauce

Name: Penne With Spicy Cauliflower Sauce
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: Sea salt; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 dried red chili pepper, or more to taste; 1 head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into walnut-size florets; 1 8-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes and their juice; 1 cup chicken stock or broth; 1 pound penne; 1 cup heavy cream

Recipe from Diane Seed

Adapted by Amanda Hesser

Total Time: 30 minutes
Rating: 4(32)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

Sea salt
3tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2cloves garlic, peeled
1dried red chili pepper, or more to taste
1head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into walnut-size florets
18-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes and their juice
1cup chicken stock or broth
1pound penne
1cup heavy cream

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Preparation

Step 1
Fill a large pot with water and season lightly with salt. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, place a large saute pan over medium heat. Heat olive oil until it shimmers, and add garlic and chili pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
Step 2
Add cauliflower, season generously with salt, and toss to coat with oil. Saute for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, crushing them in your fist as you add them. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add chicken stock and continue simmering for 10 more minutes.
Step 3
When water comes to a boil, add penne and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. While pasta is cooking, add cream to cauliflower mixture and bring to a simmer. Drain pasta and add to cauliflower in pan. Toss well, and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.