Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Pasta

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Pasta is one of my favorite ways to eat cauliflower! Oven roasted cauliflower is made flavorful with bold ingredients like smoked paprika and Cajun seasoning. Then, it’s tossed with buttery, garlicky, lemony pasta!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Bake Time 25

Servings

Calories 446kcal

Author Nichole

Ingredients

For the cauliflower:

1/4 Cup Olive oil
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp Smoked paprika powder
1 tsp Garlic powder
1/2-1 tsp Red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Ground black pepper
1 Head of cauliflower cut into florets

For the pasta:

1 Pound Rigatoni pasta
2 Tbsp Salted butter
1 Tbsp Olive oil
3 Cloves Garlic minced
Pinch red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix the oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Toss the cauliflower in with the seasonings then toss the cauliflower out onto a large baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, tossing a couple of times in between.
In the meantime, boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the instructions on the package.
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large skillet with the oil then cook the garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste until fragrant.
Add the lemon juice, cooked pasta, and as much of the pasta water as you like and toss to emulsify.
Gently stir in the roasted cauliflower before serving with freshly grated parmesan, minced parsley for garnish and lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Storing:
This spicy roasted cauliflower pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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