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CHARRED CAULIFLOWER PASTA WITH PUMPKIN SEED PESTO

Posted On: 2024-06-21 12:46:03

Ingredients:

400g cauliflower

75ml olive oil, plus 4 tbsp

180g pasta

1 chopped onion

3 garlic cloves, 2 crushed, 1 left whole

pinch of chilli flakes

75g pumpkin seeds

35g hard cheese (pecorino, parmesan or vegetarian alternative)

small bunch of roughly chopped soft herbs (such as parsley or basil)

½ lemon, zested and juiced

Directions:

Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/unforced, Toss the cauliflower florets with 2 tbsp of the olive oil on a baking tray. Season. Roast on the top shelf of the oven for 25 mins until the florets are slightly charred. Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain, reserving a mug of cooking water.

Fry the onion in 2 tbsp olive oil over a medium heat for 5 mins. Stir in the crushed garlic and chilli flakes, and cook for 1 min more until fragrant.

Blitz the pumpkin seeds, hard cheese, whole garlic clove, herbs and 75ml olive oil in a mini food processor until finely chopped. Season. Tip the cauliflower, pasta, pesto and a splash of the reserved water into the pan with the onion, stir, season and add a splash of lemon juice. Sprinkle over a pinch of lemon zest to serve.

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