Cacio e pepe cauliflower pasta
PREP + COOK TIME 40 MINUTES SERVES 4
1 small whole cauliflower (1kg)
1 medium onion (150g), chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
6 fresh thyme sprigs
2 cups (500ml) milk
375g spaghetti
¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
150g firm goat’s cheese, grated coarsely
½ cup (125ml) thickened cream
3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
lemon wedges, to serve
PANGRATTATO
¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
200g wholemeal sourdough, torn coarsely
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 Make pangrattato.
2 Remove small leaves from cauliflower; reserve. Cut cauliflower into small pieces.
3 Place cauliflower pieces, onion, garlic, thyme and milk in a large saucepan over medium heat; season. Bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, for 15 minutes or until cauliflower is very tender. Remove thyme; discard.
4 Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup (125ml) pasta water.
Heat oil in a small