Best Cauliflower Carbonara Recipes

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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER & HAZELNUT CARBONARA



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Stir roasted cauliflower, hazelnuts, eggs, double cream and thyme into penne pasta for a vegetarian version of the classic carbonara

Provided by Katy Gilhooly

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large cauliflower (about 700g), cut into small florets
1 tbsp olive oil
small bunch thyme , leaves picked
100g hazelnuts , roughly chopped
350g penne
100g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated
2 eggs , beaten
2 tbsp double cream
small pack parsley , chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the cauliflower with the oil, thyme and seasoning, and spread out on a large baking tray. Roast for 15-20 mins until starting to soften and caramelise. Sprinkle the hazelnuts over the cauliflower and cook for another 5 mins until the nuts are lightly toasted and the cauliflower cooked through. Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving the cooking water, then return to the pan. Take the baking tray out of the oven and add the cauliflower and hazelnuts to the pasta, then stir in the Parmesan, egg, cream, parsley and 1 tbsp of cooking water. The heat from the pasta should be enough to just cook the egg without scrambling it. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more cooking water. Check the seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

CAULIFLOWER CARBONARA



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Cutting the cauliflower florets into small pieces before roasting them means they'll get hooked up in all the nooks and crannies of the orecchiette, which ensures maximum cauliflower contact in every single bite.

Provided by Molly Baz

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large head of cauliflower
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
2 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper, divided, plus more
1 garlic clove
6 oz. bacon, chopped
5 large egg yolks
2 oz. finely grated Parmesan (about 1 cup), plus more for serving
12 oz. orecchiette
1/2 cup chopped parsley (from about 1/2 bunch)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Remove outer leaves and core of cauliflower. Cut florets into 3/4" pieces. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Add 1/4 cup oil, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper and toss to combine. Roast, tossing once halfway through, until cauliflower is deeply charred in spots, 30-35 minutes. Immediately grate garlic over hot cauliflower and toss to combine (you're counting on the residual heat to soften the garlic); set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8-10 minutes. Transfer bacon and 1 Tbsp. bacon fat to a large bowl. Add egg yolks, 1 cup Parmesan, 2 tsp. pepper, and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil. Whisk to combine with a fork (it will be very thick, but that's okay).
  • Add pasta and 1/2 cup cooking liquid to bowl with egg yolk mixture and toss vigorously and continuously with a wooden spoon to create a creamy emulsified sauce that coats pasta, adding more cooking liquid as needed. This may require more tossing than you expect! Keep at it for at least 1 minute. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Add roasted cauliflower and parsley and toss again to coat.
  • Divide pasta among bowls. Top with more Parmesan and a few generous cranks of pepper.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND MUSHROOM CARBONARA RECIPE



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A recipe for Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Carbonara : A roasted cauliflower and mushroom pasta in a creamy egg and bacon sauce seasoned with plenty of fresh cracked pepper.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces fettuccine (or pasta of choice) (gluten free for gluten free)
4 ounces pancetta, diced or 4 ounces bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 eggs
1/2 cup (2 ounces) parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
plenty of fresh cracked black pepper
salt to taste
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Toss the cauliflower and mushrooms in the oil, salt and pepper, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until they start to caramelize, about 20-30 minutes, mixing half way through.
  • Start cooking the pasta as directed on the package.
  • Cook the pancetta in a pan, pour off all but a tablespoon of the grease from the pan, add the garlic, cook for 30 second and turn off the heat.
  • Mix the egg, cheese, pepper and salt and parsley in a bowl.
  • Drain the cooked pasta reserving some of the water.
  • Mix the pasta, egg mixture, cauliflower and mushrooms into the pan with the pancetta, adding reserved pasta water as needed.

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