Vegetarian

Whole Wheat Penne with Crispy Cauliflower is for Dinner.

Whole Wheat Penne with Crispy Cauliflower takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Whole Wheat Penne with Crispy Cauliflower takes 15 minutes to cook.

Whole Wheat Penne with Crispy Cauliflower makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Whole Wheat Penne with Crispy Cauliflower are:

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
? (12 oz) package cauliflower florets (2 cups)
? teaspoon salt
? teaspoon pepper
6 oz whole wheat penne pasta
? cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Here is how you make Whole Wheat Penne with Crispy Cauliflower:

Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add cauliflower; cook 10 minutes or until tender and browned, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Add pasta to cauliflower in skillet over medium-high heat. Add pasta water, a little at a time, stirring to prevent sticking. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.Serving Size: Makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEANANDFREEAT23.

The nutritional information for Whole Wheat Penne with Crispy Cauliflower is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 280.8

• Total Fat: 12.1 g
• Cholesterol: 4.9 mg
• Sodium: 276.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 2.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
• Protein: 3.6 g