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Penne al Cavolfiore

Adapted from a traditional Italian recipe, this is an excellent alternative way to use cauliflower.

Method 

Heat oil on low heat, add chopped garlic, chilli. Cook for one minute.

Toss in the cauli (chopped into small pieces) for a minute or two.

Add the tomatoes. Cook gently for 10 mins.

Add stock and dried basil. Cook for 10-20 mins until cauli is soft.

Mash with potato masher. Stir in soya milk and ground almonds (and fresh basil if using) over heat.

Serve immediately over pasta.

Ingredients 

500g pasta

1 cauliflower

20 m/1.5 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic

1 small chilli/chilli flakes

2 tsp dried basil or 2 tbsp fresh

1 tin tomatoes

250 ml veg stock

200 ml soy milk

25g ground almonds

Season: 
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Recipe type: 
Plant based
Easy
Family friendly
Ingredients terms: 
Basil
Cauliflower
Chilli
Garlic
Romanesco Cauli

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