Description

This simple to make pasta can feed your family or guests. It's a satisfying and comforting meal that feels special and fancy because of the toasted, crunchy breadcrumbs. Serve it with a salad and garlic toast, if desired.

Ingredients

• 1/2 T. olive oil
• 1 large shallot or a small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into small, bite-sized florets
• 1 t. salt
• black pepper
• 2 - 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes
• 1 lb. pasta, any shape/kind (or egg noodles)
• 1/2 - 3/4 c. fresh breadcrumbs or panko
• 1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese, cubed, shredded, or cut into small pieces

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of water to boiling over high heat for the pasta.
2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large, 14 inch, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add shallot/onion; season with salt and pepper; sauté until soft and translucent, 5 - 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sausage, breaking meat up as it cooks.
3. When sausage is almost cooked through, add cauliflower, salt and pepper. Be sure cauliflower is touching the skillet so that the florets have as much surface contact with the pan as possible. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower begins to brown slightly. If the pan is very dry, depending on how much fat is in the sausage, add a bit of oil.