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Pasta with Cauliflower, Lemon and Pistachios
We drew on the flavors of bagna cauda—the sauce-like dip from Italy's Piedmont region that is a harvest ritual—pairing pasta and skillet-seared cauliflower with the bold flavors of garlic and anchovies. The anchovies melt away, leaving behind a salty-savory tang, while butter and some of the pasta cooking water help create a quick pan sauce. Toasted pistachios add crunch; lemon juice and zest brighten the dish. Campanelle is a frilly, trumpet-shaped pasta that catches both cauliflower and sauce; other short pasta shapes, such as farfalle and cavatappi, also worked well.
4
Servings
Tip
Don't cook the pasta until entirely al dente. The pasta will soften further when tossed with the sauce.
30 minutes
Ingredients
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12
ounces campanelle pasta or other short pasta
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Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Directions
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01In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add the pasta and 2 tablespoons salt and cook until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain and set aside. Meanwhile in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until shimmering. Add the pistachios and cook, stirring, until fragrant and bright green, 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer to a small bowl.
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January 20, 2023
Even the 2-Year-Old Loved It
I could not find the prescribed pasta type in my local grocery stores so used cavatappi as a substitute, as suggested. Very delicious, very quick and easy recipe. Both my children ate the cauliflower (a first!) and my two-year-old repeatedly asked for more pasta. We added just a bit of parmesan to our bowls as well.
November 7, 2022
Amazing!
This has become a staple in our home. It is absolutely delicious, don't skimp on the anchovies they add so much flavour. I do find searing the cauliflower to take a bit longer than quoted, but other than planning a bit of extra time than the 30min suggested, this recipe is one of my favorite Pastas from Milk Street.
June 5, 2022
So delicious!!
This is definitely one of those, “how can these things come together to be so delicious?!” Kind of meals. I couldn’t stop eating it. Not fishy at all. The anchovies add an earthy, briny, unctuous quality. Seriously, delicious!
March 12, 2024
Easy Weeknight Dish
Love this dish for a quick weeknight dinner. Lots of interesting flavors and textures. We like it with NY Sfoglini pasta.
December 8, 2023
Favorite recipe ever!
I make this recipe almost once a month, it's so easy and so tasty!
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I subbed barley for pasta (toasted, then boiled for 15 minutes, drained; thinned the cooking water for use in recipe).
Use less anchovy.