Barilla® Whole Grain Rotini with Cauliflower & Pecorino Cheese
Barilla® Whole Grain Rotini with Cauliflower & Pecorino Cheese
50 minutes total / Calories 350
- Dairy/Cream
- Expert
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Short
- Summer Recipes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
- Whole Grain
Made with Barilla® Whole Grain Rotini pasta
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla Whole Grain Rotini |
| ½ | Small onion chopped |
| 4 | Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| 2 | Medium Red Bell Pepper Sliced Thin |
| 5 | Leaves Fresh Mint |
| 1/4 | Tablespoon Red Chili Pepper Flakes |
| 4 | Cups Cauliflower |
| 1/2 | Cup Pecorino Toscano Cheese Grated |
| To taste | Black Pepper Freshly Ground |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
BRING a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
Step 2
HEAT oil in a 14- to 18-inch skillet until oil just begin to smoke.
Step 3
ADD onion, mint and red bell pepper.
Step 4
COOK until soft, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, REMOVE the leaves and base core from cauliflower and chop into ¼-inch pieces.
Step 6
BREAK the florets away from the central core and size them similarly.
Step 7
LOWER heat to medium and cook, stirring regularly for about 12 to 15 minutes, until cauliflower is softened and light brown but not mushy.
Step 8
COOK pasta according to package instructions, and drain.
Step 9
TOSS hot pasta into the skillet with the cauliflower.
Step 10
ADD the grated cheese, black pepper and red chili pepper flakes.
Step 11
TOSS to coat and serve immediately.
Whole Grain Rotini Pasta
Barilla® Whole Grain pasta is made with one simple ingredient, whole grain durum wheat flour, and provides the same great taste, “al dente” texture, and quality you have come to expect from Barilla. Our Whole Grain Rotini is a delicious, excellent source of fiber and delivers 56g of whole grain in each serving. Healthy eating never tasted so good!
Barilla Whole Grain pasta is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Rotini
- Cook time 9–10 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Whole Grain Pasta