Serves: 6
Method:
Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in stockpot and toast breadcrumbs with pepper for 4 - 6 mins Add 1/4 cheese and mix until it melts and clumps - Remove from pan and set aside
- In same pan, fry onions and cauliflower with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until browned, about 15 mins
- Start cooking pasta in large pot with plenty of salt
- Add heavy cream and chili flakes to cauliflower mix, cook until mixture thickens
- Remove pasta from heat before it cooks completely
- Add 3/4 or more cups of pasta water to cauliflower along with lemon zest
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste
- Finally add remaining cheese and toss until cheese melts into sauce
- Garnish with cheese, chili flakes, breadcrumbs, and chopped chives
Notes:
Pair with simple sides like tomato soup or salad greens with basic vinaigrette. Use same breadcrumbs for mac and cheese
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