Zesty Lemon Chili Fettuccine with Golden Cauliflower & Crunchy Pangritata
Savor a delightful, mouthwatering Zesty Lemon Chili Fettuccine with Golden Cauliflower & Crunchy Pangritata. This pasta dish takes a few simple ingredients and transforms them into a luscious, flavorful meal. The key lies in emulsifying the pasta to create a sauce that perfectly coats each strand. Y...
Dice the stale bread into small pieces to make 1/2 cup.
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Generously spray the bread pieces with olive oil spray.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the bread crumbs, sautéing for about 2 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and set aside for later.
CAULIFLOWER PASTA
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In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the olive oil over medium heat.
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Once hot, add the smashed garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the cauliflower florets to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes before adding the red onion. Season with salt and pepper.
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Continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the cauliflower is golden brown but still a bit firm. Remove the garlic cloves and discard.
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Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine in a pot of salted boiling water for 1 minute less than the recommended cooking time on the package.
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Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the pasta, then transfer it to the skillet with the cauliflower mixture.
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Pour the reserved pasta cooking water, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Gently toss the pasta for 1-2 minutes until the water evaporates and a luscious coating forms on each pasta strand, while the cauliflower finishes cooking.
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Remove the skillet from heat, grate the zest of 1/2 lemon over the pasta, and drizzle with the lemon juice. Toss to combine.
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Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with the crunchy pangritata, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley, if desired.