Penne With Roasted Cauliflower

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 large head cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 lb penne
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• salt and pepper
• 2 sweet red peppers, roasted, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons black olives, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, shredded

Recipe

• 1 trim the cauliflower and break into florets.
• 2 in a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with 1 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoons salt.
• 3 arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• 4 roast the cauliflower in a preheated 400 degree f oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
• 5 stir occasionally.
• 6 meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil.
• 7 add the pasta and cook until tender but firm.
• 8 drain well.
• 9 in a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
• 10 whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoons olive oil.
• 11 toss the dressing with the cauliflower, peppers, olives, basil and pasta.
• 12 taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
• 13 serve at room temperature.