Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Capers

Pasta with roasted cauliflower in a white bowl

5 from 2 votes

Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Capers

This Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Capers is delicious and easy to make on weeknights or any time. It's vegetarian, and can easily be made gluten free.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American, Universal

Keyword: capers, cauliflower, dinner, entree, gluten free, meatless eats, meatless monday, Parmesan, pasta, vegetarian, walnuts

Servings:

Calories: 510kcal

Author: Carissa Serink

Equipment

Baking sheet

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower cut into bite sized florets
6 Tablespoons drained capers divided
5 Tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces regular or whole wheat pasta (a short pasta like fusilli, rotini, or bow ties works best here - use Gluten Free pasta if you need this recipe to be Gluten Free)
3 cloves garlic minced
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more to serve if desired
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup walnut pieces or halves coarsely chopped

Instructions

Heat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss together cauliflower florets, 4 Tablespoons of the capers, 4 Tablespoons of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Spread onto a large baking sheet and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 5-10 minutes, until the edges are well browned.
Meanwhile, cook 8 ounces regular or whole wheat pasta according to the directions on the box in well-salted water.
Mince the remaining 2 tablespoons of capers fine. Place into a small bowl with 3 cloves garlic and 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter. Microwave in 30 second intervals until the butter is melted, stirring after each interval. Stir in the remaining 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 Tablespoon lemon juice.
Toss the cooked pasta with the minced caper mixture, the roasted cauliflower and capers and 1/4 cup walnut pieces or halves. Top with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

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