Roasted Cauliflower and Cherry Tomato Pasta

A simple and flavorful pasta dish featuring roasted cauliflower and sweet cherry tomatoes.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£2.18/serving

Season:

Meal Type:

Cuisine:

Main Ingredient:

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy•Roasting

Ingredients

Servings

1headCauliflower(cut into florets)

£1.50

1pintCherry Tomatoes(halved)

£2.50

4clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.30

4tablespoonsOlive Oil(extra virgin)

£0.50

1teaspoonDried Oregano

£0.10

0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(optional, for heat)

£0.05

1teaspoonSalt(or to taste)

£0.01

0.5teaspoonBlack Pepper(freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.03

1poundPasta(penne, rotini, or your favorite shape)

£1.00

0.5cupParmesan Cheese(grated, optional)

£1.75

0.3cupFresh Basil(chopped, for garnish)

£1.00

Total Cost

£8.74

£2.18 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets, halved cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
3.
Spread the mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4.
Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and slightly browned, and the tomatoes have burst.
5.
While the vegetables are roasting, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
6.
Add the roasted cauliflower and tomatoes to the drained pasta.
7.
Toss to combine, adding pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
8.
Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese (if using) and fresh basil.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

85g

33% of RDA

Fat

28g

40% of RDA

Protein

25g

50% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

9 g

30% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

6 g

30% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar to the vegetables before roasting.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the pasta at the end for brightness.

Roasting at a higher temperature (425°F) will result in browner, more caramelized cauliflower.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Large pot

Baking sheet

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Roasted Cauliflower and Cherry Tomato Pasta

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