Is pasta for breakfast a thing?
If not, I vote it should be. When you taste how amazing this pasta is, you’re going to want it all hours of the day.
Have you ever had a sauce-less pasta? I know it sounds boring. But here’s the thing – it’s not.
Al-dente pasta tossed in garlic-and-chili-infused olive oil, fresh parsley, and vegan parmesan cheese. You won’t be missing the cream sauce one bit.
This recipe is easy to make, requiring just 30 minutes and 10 basic ingredients.
And the flavors and preparation are so simple it makes a great weeknight staple.
Don’t worry. If you’re weary of cauliflower, try it roasted! If you season it well – in this case with red pepper flakes, garlic, and sea salt – it roasts up beautifully and pairs incredibly well with this light pasta dish.
I hope you all love this dish! It’s:
Simple
Savory
Fresh
Garlicky
Subtly spiced
Dusted with vegan parmesan cheese
& Delicious
This would make the perfect quick weeknight meal when you’re craving something substantial and comforting, yet light. It’s a dish the whole family will love. To make it more substantial, pair it with a salad – the Kumquat Kale Salad and Apple Pecan Arugula Salad are two of my favorites.
If you do try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it (once you’ve tried it), and don’t forget to take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram! We’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers, friends!
Garlic Chili Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower
Ingredients
CAULIFLOWER
- 1 small head cauliflower (large stems removed // florets separated)
- 2-3 Tbsp olive or grape seed oil
- 3 cloves garlic* (minced)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
- 1/4 heaping tsp sea salt
PASTA
- 2 cups vegetable broth (optional // for adding more flavor to pasta)
- 12 oz linguini or fettuccini (ensure vegan friendly | sub gluten-free pasta to keep GF)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (use extra virgin here if you have it for more flavor)
- 3 cloves garlic (skin removed + smashed NOT minced)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (reduce for less heat)
- 2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley (plus more for serving)
- 2 Tbsp toasted pine nuts plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- Salt + Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (232 C).
- Add cauliflower to a mixing bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and sea salt. Toss to coat. Then spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, flipping/stirring once at the 15-minute mark to ensure even cooking. Sample and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.
- Once your cauliflower has reached the 10-minute mark, add vegetable broth (for added flavor | optional) and about 4-5 cups water (or however much to generously cover your pasta) to a large pot and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, season well with sea salt and add pasta. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and cook according to package instructions for ‘al dente’ – 7-10 minutes. Then drain and set aside. Cover with a towel to keep warm.
- Heat the same large pot over medium-low heat. Once hot, add 1/4 cup olive oil and 3 cloves smashed NOT minced garlic (amounts as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Sauté 1-2 minutes on both sides, or until garlic is fragrant and slightly golden brown. Remove garlic from pan and let cool slightly, then mince. Set aside for serving.
- Next add red pepper flakes to infuse the olive oil for 1-2 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta, parsley, pine nuts, minced garlic, vegan parmesan cheese, cauliflower, and toss to coat.
- Remove from heat and sample pasta. Adjust seasonings as desired, adding salt or pepper if necessary. Serve hot with additional parsley, red pepper flakes, pine nuts and vegan parmesan cheese. Best when fresh, though leftovers keep for a few days covered in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave, or on the stovetop in a large saucepan in a bit of olive oil.
Notes
*Cauliflower method adapted from Tyler Florence.
*Pasta preparation adapted from Giada De Laurentiis.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of oil and without the optional vegetable broth.
Sam Baker says
Such a yummy dish and great with a SQUEEZE of LEMON when serving! Thanks for all your delicious recipes and beautiful vibes xx
Glad you enjoyed it, Sam!
Sara says
I made this tonight and loved it. I did it with gluten-free pasta and exactly as you said. Wonderful recipe! I’m glad to have a jar of your vegan parmesan cheese on hand now, too. Thanks so much!
Suzanne says
This was sooooo delicious!!! Will definitely be making it again
Liz says
Avoiding pasta but wanted a spicy Thai like dish. So I cooked the seasonings in quinoa instead of using pasta and threw the veggies on top. Broccoli went well with it, too. Love the flavors- they actually made me enjoy quinoa! Quick and easy!
Brittany says
Delicious! :) Had some cauliflower that needed to be used up and we’re big fans of pasta in this house, so this was perfect. I roasted some garbanzo beans as well (with just olive oil and salt) and they added some nice crunch to the dish. Thanks for sharing!
Kristen says
Another win!!! Great change up for a pasta dish. Simple yet so flavorful.
Jessica says
This is so delicious!!! Took me a bit longer to make, but worth it!
Alex says
PHENOMENAL! I subbed wilted fresh spinach for the parsley and added roasted broccoli to bulk up on the veggies. Delicious! Since I made it last, it’s all my dad requests when he comes to my house. Trust me, try it!
Amy says
This was so good. Another of your recipes I whipped up after work when I was tired, and it really hit the spot. Thanks!
Jessica Kotanen says
Delicious!!!! I made this exactly by the recipe tonight and it was unbelievable. I was a little worried there wouldn’t be enough flavour but that was NOT an issue, it was heaven. My 6, 3, and 2 year olds and husband all loved it. Thanks for another absolute hit around here. Your website has become our go to for all things vegan and it never disappoints, I’m actually quite blown away by how good all of your recipes are. I don’t really want to go anywhere else anymore.
Alan says
I cheated and used garlic powder and chili garlic paste instead because thats what I had in the house. Very tasty, satisfying and filling! I think I will sprinkle some chopped green onions on top next time I make this, which will be soon. Oh, I used frozen raw cauliflower and it still came out just great. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Aja says
I made this & it was so amazing I added a little lemon juice & smoked paprika .. very flavourful dish! I’ve never cooked cauliflower before so this was super fun to make.
Deb says
My new favourite cauliflower dish!
Amanda Michelle Moon says
I made this tonight for dinner. Holy cow it is so good! It’s also kid-approve, my 7 & 9 yr old LOVED it.
Mackenzie L says
My dad LOVES meat and I’ve been a vegan for two weeks coming up Friday. I made this for him and I and oh my gosh….it was absolutely amazing! We both had two servings of it! Putting this on my Pinterest right now!
celineb says
Absolutely delicious! :)
TJ says
Really liked this! I have made something similar but the roasted cauliflower and pine nuts are great new additions for me. I add black olives, go heavy on the peppers and keep the garlic in (delishisly mellow when cooked soft) the final mix. I also use a bit of the pasta liquid to moisten the final mix to the consistency I like and because I had fresh basil, I used it instead of parsley.
Kat says
I had to share the riff on this I made because it turned out fantastic. I had pumpkin infused pappardele from a local vendor I’d gotten as a gift, so I used that as my base. I swapped out the parsley in favor of sage and the pine nuts in favor of pepitas. Everything else I kept the same and it is so good!
Karen C. says
This was a very tasty dish…definitely something I will make again and would serve to company. Have you thought of roasting a combo of vegies to add to this dish. Again, wonderful recipe and kudos to the cook!
Shakura says
I usually hate cauliflower, but with this recipe it is awesome!
The taste is very rich and both me and my boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed this dish!
Sahdaddyd says
I made this tonight, and tweaked it a bit using some serano oeppers, tomatoes, and walnuts in place of pine nuts . Such a simple delicious pasta dish. Thank you for sharing.
Rae says
Hey Dana,
Just wanted to say this recipe ROCKS!!! We thoroughly enjoyed all the flavors. Every ingredient brought so much to the dish. I’ve been really digging into all your recipes lately and am always excited to get in the kitchen and try the next.
Thank you!!!!!
Rae
Jiwan says
Dana, this recipe is beyond wonderful. It has quickly become one of our favourite meals! *Note: I add about 1 cup of cooked chickpeas to give this dish extra protein and texture.*
Thank you for this and so many other good recipes. I especially like the fact that most of your recipes call for common, easy-to-find, everyday ingredients: I live overseas in a country where some of the more unusual ingredients used in other vegan cookbooks/blogs are simply non-existent (and where the concept of “vegan” is nearly unknown). I am very glad to be able to make so many of your recipes with no difficulty or with only very minor substitutions.
With appreciation,
Jiwan
Sarah says
Made this tonight and it turned out great. First time trying a sauce less pasta and it was delicious. Thank you for posting.
Melanie Turner says
I made this for dinner and 3 kids and hubby loved it. Wish I had made more, Roasted Cauliflower ; olive oil and garlic? What’s not to love? Made this vegetarian very happy !!!!
Rebecca says
Made this tonight and it was delicious – a simple blending of flavors for a satisfying dish. Though I think I doubled the garlic and the red chili flakes. :)
Joanne says
Very tasty recipe! I loved it as is – but added tomato sauce to the plates of my husband and kids as they’re more into saucy pasta! We all loved itQ
Erin Sanders says
This was the first time I have ever eaten, let alone made, a sauce-less pasta….it was out of this world AMAZING!! My 17 year old even loved it. It was so simple, and came together effortlessly!
Sandra says
This recipe is absolutely DELICIOUS!!! I substituted the pine nuts with toasted cashews and omg it is divine! Thanks for sharing!!!!
Rebecca says
BEST RECIPE EVER. I seriously think I could eat this every day for the rest of my life. Since discovering it earlier this year, I would say that I have made it over a dozen times. Turns out AMAZING every. single. time. No substitutions, no variations, this recipe, AS IS, is just heavenly. Whenever cauliflower goes on sale we buy 2 and make a double batch. It tastes great the next day as leftovers, and it makes my cubicle buddies jealous! Great job on this recipe Dana! 3, no 4 thumbs up!
Liz says
I made this last night for the family… HUGE hit! I subbed zucchini noodles for regular pasta and decreased the Red Pepper flakes for toddler palatability. We will be making this again! I paired it with the Blueberry salad recipe for a refreshing meal.
Valerie says
Oh. My. Goodness. This was amazing!!!!
Andrea says
This is an amazing dish!! I used both broccoli and cauliflower, and added chickpeas. I also added some grape tomatoes when i ate leftovers for lunch. A great dish i know I’ll be making again
Alyssa says
This was amazing!! We also baked some chickpeas along with the cauliflower just because we love chickpeas, and they added a nice nutty flavor. Overall a hit!!!
El says
I made this recipe but substituted the couliflower for broccoli instead and used the excess olive oil from the roasted broccoli on the pasta. Outstanding!!!
My husband absolutely loved it, he even finished the pot instead of saving leftovers for the next day. I’m certain this will be on the menu again in the near future.
Thank you for sharing this awesome meal.
Sarah says
I have cooked a lot from your blog…a lot. This recipe though is probably my favorite! I crave it. The oily, spicy, garlicky goodness! The caramelization of the cauliflower brings out such a sweetness and mixing that with everything else is just amazing. Great work!
Stephanie says
I just made this for dinner tonight! So good! My kids loved it too!
I really love your website. Easy and delicious meals.
deedeebee says
I didn’t have red pepper flakes, so I substituted cayenne pepper. It was very good! I also use Barilla Protein Pasta, because it is made from lentils and chickpeas plus it has ground flaxseed.
Liz says
I made this last weekend and it was SO easy and REALLY delicious. It will easily become a staple meal in my house, especially on busy nights. The longest process was chopping the cauliflower – easy peasy. Your vegan parm was amazing and SO EASY! I think I’ll have a jar of it in my fridge from now on.
Kathy says
Just made and ate this-yum! We didn’t have pine nuts or parsley, but added a cooked brat as well as a Tomato…definitely a keeper! Thank you for sharing
Mark says
Ahem! Long time reader, first time poster here. Let me begin by saying Minimalist Baker is my FAVORITE website for Vegan Recipes. I swear EVERY single recipe I make is amazing. Biscuits and Gravy are my favorite followed very closely by this. My omni wife devoured this dish and kept commenting on how good it was. I am not the biggest fan of cauliflower but wow! Roasting it really takes it to the next level. I most certainly will be making this again and again. Thank you for always delivering.
-Mark
Sepi says
Delicious! My husband and I LOVED it. It’s the first recipe I’ve made from this blog, and I will definitely be making many more! :)
Alexis says
Your power of suggestion is amazing! I do want this at all hours of the day (and I am now craving kale). I made this last night when we had a refrigerator full of yummy left overs (simple tofu quiche, kale breakie hash, and a lot of pizza) bc I was really in the mood for it. The rest of the family ate this (and I was banking on a lot of leftovers)! My mother even tried to divert herself with pizza and then couldn’t resist and had seconds of this instead of more pizza! Usually, when I cook for everyone, I pull out my serving and throw on the vegan parm or just nutritional yeast and add real parm to the rest. Last night, I thought they would eat pizza so I just used vegan parm. They didn’t even notice the difference. I love this dish and so do the meat-lovers!
Emily says
Love this! The pine nuts were a bit of a splurge for me, but definitely worth it.
Lea says
Wow, wow, and then wow.
Adyre says
Dana let me just say that you are my new favorite person that I’ve never met lol! I’ve been vegan for about 6 months now and your website is amaze-balls! This recipe didn’t need ANY changes but, to kick it up, I toasted my pine nuts just until the oils started to release and I also added 2 tablespoons of chopped sun dried tomatoes. Yummy!!
Andria says
I made this tonight and my husband and I loved it. I didn’t have cauliflower, so I roasted carrots instead, and I crumbled in half a block of firm tofu at the end for extra texture and filling-ness. It’s a perfect bowl of comfort with a bit of heat. Will definitely be adding it to our rotation :)
Magali Gazaille says
Thank you for this great recipe !I made it three times already . My kids love it and it’s not always easy making them eat vegan!!!I must say that all the recipes I tried from your cooking blog have been a success at our house. Keep the wonderful ideas coming . Thank you again
Kate says
Finally got around to making this last night after bookmarking it. I halved the pasta using 6oz of whole wheat penne and doubled the cauliflower because I could just roast the cauliflower and put it in a bowl and be perfectly happy with my dinner. It was an instant winner and I had to fight my husband for the leftovers to take for lunch.
Lauren says
This is delicious I’ve made it twice this week! I roasted a red pepper and tossed it in. This would be great with some green peas or other veggies added too. I neglected to toast the pine nuts the first time, so the second time was even yummier! Thanks!
yoko says
My fiancé and I recently went vegan…I made this recipe and it was amazing! Paired it with a salad and your ceasar vegan dressing and the best damn vegan busquits. Needless to say, everyone including my 10 year old daughter loved dinner. I now make the cauliflower alone just as a side. You really have made eating and maintaining a vegan lifestyle absolutely delish! Thank you soon much!!
Samantha Johnstone says
Thank you so much for the recipe!! I could eat pasta every night and I love trying out all your creations!
Ravi Roshan Jaiswal says
Hi Dana!
Amazing idea….
I like food containing with garlic and pepper. It is more delicious and taste for me. I like your idea of making such a sauce-less pasta which is great interesting for me.Apart from this, Cauliflower is the best vegetable than other for me.
You have given instruction in your site is more helpful for me. I started making it after reading. Because I made it just following the instruction. And I felt it is easy.I agree to take this food in breakfast.
Hope! You will come back.
Thanks.
– Ravi
Dawn says
Made this last night for meatless Monday. Absolutely delicious! There wasn’t a drop left! My youngest teenage son made garlic bread to go with it. Yummy!
Thanks Dana!
Dawn
Mindy says
I made this for dinner tonight and it is PERFECT! I don’t like pine nuts so I left themout and it’s still great! It reminds me of a carbonara. I wouldn’t have thought about sauceless pasta, but I’m so glad you did :)
Gwynyth says
This was sooooo yummy! Even my kids liked it. Thank you!
Suzy says
Husband approved! I made as written and I will also, as suggested, reduce the oil a bit. I will also reduce the garlic to smaller cloves as over-garlicky dishes are not our preference. I used homemade vegan fettuccine and will definitely be making this again. My only modification was that I didn’t use 2 cups of my veggie broth, but instead I put 2 teaspoons of veggie bouillon (found the recipe online) into the water for cooking the pasta. I would never have thought of doing this. I will never NOT do it from now on! Amazing way to flavor the pasta!!!
Sandy says
Sounds good, but I would cut out the olive oil, way to much fat. I will tweak the recipe a bit and look forward to trying!
Kim says
This recipe was fantastic! It was a little more fussy to make than the recipe would make you think, but after eating it – I would absolutely make it again! As was suggested I paired this pasta with the apple pecan arugula salad – another delicious recipe and the two did go together very well!!
reluctantalexis says
The whole family loved this-light with a lot of kick! I used regular Parmesan for the family and just nutritional yeast on mine-it was fabulous. I also omitted the pine nuts-thought I had some but couldn’t find them! My husband (who until recently did not like cauliflower) wants more me to add more cauliflower in the next batch! Thanks for another great recipe!
ann says
I have made the chocolate from this website, and it was awesome. But I am noticing that most of these recipes, the reviews are people that want to try and not that they have tried. Recipe after recipe, people comment how good it looks, and it does, but I want to read reviews of people that have tried, made suggestions and etc. before I make any more of these dishes. Any comments John or Dana?
Felicia says
Hello! I was eager to try this recipe because I’ve never worked with cauliflower til today. The flavor was a little too light for my taste so I strayed from the recipe a little, added lemon and also pecans instead of pine nuts (since that’s what I had on hand). Definitely something I’d eat again, thank you!!
Colleen says
Hi all, do you boil the roasted cauliflower in with the pasta water?
Maeva Gauthier says
Amazing pasta dish. Loved the pine nuts and garlicky flavours. No need for sauce, it’s amazing! My partner is not a fan of vegan dish normally but he loved it too!
Debbie says
This was the best pasta dish I have made in a long time,,,maybe ever!!! The roasted cauliflower
and garlic flavors were fabulous, I had to omit a few ingredients…didn’t use the pine nuts, or fresh
parsley, I used dried parsley, maybe 1 T. and I used a few more garlic cloves. I’m making this one soon.
I could have eaten the entire pan…..the best! I ate it before I realized I should have submitted a
picture. Hey Dana, do you have a recipe for flaxmeal muffins?
Mandy says
Dinner tonight… Loved it.
Have lots of leftovers for breakfast or lunches this week yum!
Kori says
Oh man, we made this over the weekend and it was phenomenal. Definitely adding it to our regular line up for easy meals. We added 4 fresh tomatoes as well to give it even more flavor. I bet some frozen peas would be really good, too! Next time!
Daniel says
I fell in love with roasted cauliflower a while back – so much better than steaming or boiling it – so I knew I had to try this recipe once I saw it. Easy to make, and it turned out great. I kept the spice level fairly low (since I have young cbildren) and omitted the pine nuts (again, kids are weird, keep it simple).
While it was tasty as is, this could easily be altered to change up the flavours according to what you like. Next time, I’ll try adding a green vegetable to the mix (zucchini, snap peas) – and for those of us who aren’t vegan or vegetarian, some grilled chicken breast would work well with this dish.
Daniel says
I posted my original comment after trying it myself – now that I’ve served it to my kids (2 and 4 years of age), I’d like to amend my rating to 10 stars. These kids never eat anything; 90% of the time, I feel like I’m cooking only to feed the garbage bag. Both kids devoured this! The older child even asked to have some for his lunch at daycare tomorrow!!!
Thank you for sharing this recipe, I will DEFINITELY be making this again & again :)
Tootsie says
Ended up with a pile of mush.
Chloe says
I just made the cauliflower part of this and OMG it’s awesome! It has a nutty garlicky-ness (like the topping on a bagel) a kick at the end, and a whole different vibe than steamed cauliflower!
Yet again minimalistbaker you have created a fabulous dish.
Roxana says
OK, first time commenter here: today is the 4th day in row of making this…can’t get enough! Replaced parsley with fresh rosemary briefly sauteed along with the garlic and chili flakes. Ah-mazing!
Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says
This sounds like a perfect meal. Once you start roasting your cauliflower, you cannot go back!
Havalah says
This was so delicious! I recently transitioned to a vegan diet and your recipes have made it so much easier!! Everything I have made from your blog has been so easy and yummy… So Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!! :)
Melissa says
I just made this and it was amazing! Everyone loved it and there weren’t any leftovers ?
Cele Walter says
this is amazing!!! cauliflower so tasty and tender and the pasta flavorful, spicy, garlicky…gonna make this a lot!
Ana @ Ana's Rocket Ship says
My flatmate has had noodles for breakfast – so I’d say that yes- pasta for breakfast is definitely a thing!!
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LHS says
Made this tonight and my husband and I loved it! I didn’t have fresh parsley, but dried parsley flakes worked fine. I also didn’t have vegan parmesan cheese and it still tasted great. Thanks so much for the yummy recipe!
So great! Thanks for sharing! xoxo
Kelley says
This is so the kind of thing I make for myself when I’m home alone. Just roasted vegetables and noodle goodness. My kind of comfort meal.
Heather Mason says
Yummy! This looks so good! I’ve been craving pasta for lunch, now I want it even more! Hopefully I have some noodles and cauliflower!
Nadia@maisontravers says
I could eat pasta for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
sisters, jeans & messy buns says
YUMMY!!!! :D
Sandy B says
I made this last night after seeing your post and it was so good especially topped with your vegan parmesan which we always have on hand. The cauliflower was so flavorful and tender. It’s the perfect recipe for a quick weeknight dinner! I will be making this again next week. Thanks Dana!
Yay! So great! Thanks for sharing, Sandy!
Noel says
Hey Dana!
I made this recipe last night, it was the bomb dot com! But seriously my man and I loved this recipe we just added more pepper flakes for extra heat! Thanks for all that you do, it’s truly amazing!
Thanks,
Noel
Yay! So glad you both enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing, Noel. xoxo
Mami says
Hello, this is the first time to write a comment here.
I absolutely love your cooking. All the pictures here are so inspiring and beautiful.
I have a question about the garlic cloves. You didn’t mince them before they are slightly cooked. Do you mind if I ask the reason? I’d like to try this recipe and have no doubt about the taste, of course. I’m just curious.
Thanks,
Mami
Hi Mami! I hope it wasn’t too confusing. For the pasta, cook smashed (not minced) garlic in the oil. The purpose of this is to infuse the oil with garlic flavor. Once it’s done infusing, remove it from the pan and then mince it. Then it’s ready to add to the pasta once it’s cooked!
Mami says
Thank you for the reply! Now I’m excited to try this recipe.
Lucy says
OOH. Chilli and garlic are my two favourite combinations. It’s quite easy to fall into the trap of making a tomato sauce based pasta dish I find, but a ‘sauceless’ pasta is actually so incredibly delicious. I’d be interested to see how this would work with spiralised courgette/sweet potato/squash.
I’m really enjoying cauliflower at the moment too.
Me too! If you try it, let me know!
Stephanie says
This looks so bloody delicious, I just want to reach into the screen and snatch a bowl. I’m extremely hungry right now and it’s dinnertime. This is definitely going on the meal plan for next week, and the best thing about this is that I have ALL the ingredients on hand, so I don’t have to add anything to the shopping list. Very excited to try this recipe!
Stephanie
thethriftyvegetarian.com
Whoop! Let me know how it goes!
Stephanie says
I made this, and oh my god, it was so delicious I even ate it for breakfast the following day. It made the household favourites list, that’s for sure! I can’t wait to make this again :)
Emilie @ Emilie Eats says
Roasted cauliflower AND pasta? You know the way to my heart. I’m obsessed with that cast iron pan!
Mari says
Hi Dana! I love your recipes and the beautiful pictures that accompany them. I was wondering where you get your cast iron skillets and do you have a particular brand you prefer over others. What are the basic pots and pans you would suggest I have on hand. I cook everyday and have some good pots but I would like to upgrade since I cook so much.
Hi Mari! Find our kitchen essentials here: https://minimalistbaker.com/simple-kitchen-essentials/
For cast irons, I love the brand Lodge. I actually got mine as World Market for very affordable.
Esther says
This looks divine. Can’t wait to try it.
Amberley says
Oh! Simply delicious looking! It’s my 18th birthday tonight and this is the PERFECT dish :) I’ll let you know how it goes!!
Amberley says
Hi again, so I’m making this today for lunch (yesterday got too busy!), but I don’t have any pine nuts on hand. With the flavors is there something else you think might work well? Thanks!
HI Amberley! Happy late birthday! I don’t know if any other seeds would work well here, so I would just omit them.
Sandy says
How about roasted Cashews?
Sarah | Well and Full says
Oh my goodness Dana this looks so. freakin. good. I’m literally drooling looking at my computer screen right now!!!
Ha! Thanks lady! Hope you give it a try! xoxo
Anna says
yummmm!!! love this looks amazing :D
Eve ~ Nourish with Happiness says
This pasta looks incredible! I love garlic and the roasted cauliflower sounds so tasty, pinned!
Alan says
Hello Dana: I have been watching your site for quite a while and very much enjoy your ideas and recipes. I have made several and remember enjoying most. I am curious if you have tried making shortbread cookies with coconut oil. Your blueberry and Rosemary scones with coconut oil are very good; and I have made them several times. If you have tried this approach with shortbread cookies and perhaps I just missed finding it on your site, would you please give me direction as where it is located.
Best regard,
A
PS: This recipe looks delicious, by the way, and I oven roast cauliflower frequently, but never thought to toss with pasta. Perhaps tonight!
Yes! Find them here: https://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-gluten-free-banana-pecan-shortbread-butter-free/
Libby says
This is so beautiful! I want it and… I have everything to make it! Hello dinner time!
Whoop! Let me know how it goes!
Emily @ Robust Recipes says
Love roasted cauliflower! what a delicious pairing, cauliflower with pasta! Yum!
krn says
So painful to see all these delicious looking cauliflower recipes popping up– it’s one of my staples and I haven’t been able to find one anywhere for MONTHS!
Sue says
Trader Joe’s stopped carrying it awhile ago due to the late fall freeze. We’re starting to see it here in the Bay Area in a few local stores, but it’s still too expensive!
Sue
I had a little trouble finding it one week, but then it was back! You can also sub broccolini here!
Sue says
Great suggestion!
Linda | Brunch-n-Bites says
I loveeeee sauce-less pasta. In fact, fresh pasta + good olive oil + garlic brings a happy smile already. And yes, I vote pasta for breakfast. This garlic chili pasta has all my favorites in it and looks delicious!
Celeste @The Whole Serving says
I eat sauce-less pasta often, I call it me being lazy but it’s actually very tasty. It’s all about the ingredients, and all of the ingredients in this dish are on my list of favorites. I love garlic and red pepper, well it changes everything.
Thanks Dana
Agreed! Hope you love it, Celeste!