Description

Whether needing a delicious, satisyfying dinner for Meatless Mondays or for Fridays during Lent, we have you covered. It's an easy main dish or even a side dish to prepare, it's also economical.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. head cauliflower
• salt and black pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, minced or 1 T. minced garlic
• 1/4 - 1/2 c. olive oil
• 1 lb. penne pasta
• 3/4 c. reserved cooking water
• freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Parmesan cheese, for serving
• 1 c. coarse bread crumbs, optional

Steps

1. Cauliflower:
2. Trim the cauliflower of green leaves and stalk, and divide into florets.
3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 T. salt to the water; boil cauliflower until it's just fork tender, about 10-12 minutes.