Linguine with Cauliflower, Garlic, and Bread Crumbs

10 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1 pound linguine
  • 1 head cauliflower (about 2 1/2 pounds), cut into small florets
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large frying pan, heat 4 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat.
  2. 2
    Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Remove.
  4. 4
    Wipe out the pan.
  5. 5
    Heat the remaining 4 tablespoons oil in the same pan over moderately low heat.
  6. 6
    Add the garlic, parsley, and red-pepper flakes.
  7. 7
    Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  8. 8
    Stir in the anchovy paste.
  9. 9
    Remove from the heat.
  10. 10
    In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until almost done, about 8 minutes.
  11. 11
    Add the cauliflower and bring back to a boil.
  12. 12
    Cook until the cauliflower and pasta are just done, about 4 minutes longer.
  13. 13
    Drain.
  14. 14
    Toss with the garlic mixture, salt, bread crumbs, and Parmesan.
  15. 15
    Top with additional Parmesan.

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