Search form

Penne with Spice-Roasted Cauliflower

a bowl of penne with spicy roasted cauliflower on top
Prep Time: 
35 minutes
Number of Servings: 
Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1 (approximately 2 lb head) cauliflower, stem removed, florets cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp oil, divided
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • Salt
  • 12 oz whole-wheat penne pasta
  • 1 leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1⁄2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1⁄3 cup golden raisins
  • 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Toss cauliflower florets with 1 tablespoon of the oil, the garam masala, curry powder, and salt to taste. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast 10 to 12 minutes, until tender.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Set cooking water and drained pasta aside.
  4. Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in a large pan set over medium heat. Add leek and garlic and sauté 2 minutes. Add roasted cauliflower, cooked pasta, reserved cooking water, lemon zest and juice, almonds, raisins, and parsley. Cook until pasta is coated in sauce. Season with salt and serve.
Nutrition Info: 
360 Calories, 14 g Protein, 62 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Fiber, 10 g Total fat (1 g sat), 251 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Vitamin C, Vitamin K, ★★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, ★★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), Vitamin E, Iron, ★ Calcium, Potassium, Zinc

Contributor

The Taste for Life Test Kitchen

The Taste for Life staffers have a wide variety of backgrounds and dietary needs. We're always experimenting in the kitchen, and love to share what we cook—and what we learn in the process.

You Might Also Like...

Penne with Broccoli, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Lime

a plate of penne with broccoli and sundried tomatoes

Rigatoni with Fresh Cherry Tomatoes and Olives

Rigatoni with Fresh Cherry Tomatoes and Olives on a blue plate ready to serve.

Roasted Squash with Leek & Barley Pilaf

Roasted Squash
Taste for Life
155 Washington St. First Floor
Keene, NH 03431
About Us
Advertise with us!

Don't know where to find Taste for Life magazine? Click here!

Want to offer Taste For Life or Remedies magazine in your store? Contact us today.

Read our print archives online!

Want the latest stories e-mailed to you each week? Sign up for our newsletter!

Privacy Policy

Article content Copyright © 1998-2024 Taste For Life except where otherwise noted. This site primarily features images licensed from Dreamstime.

§These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.