Pasta with Cauliflower, Cherry Tomatoes, and Anchovies

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Pasta with Cauliflower, Cherry Tomatoes, and Anchovies
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Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
1 small Cauliflower (cut into florets)
2 tsps dried oregano
3 Anchovy fillet
1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
1 Tbsp Crème fraiche
olive oil (extra-virgin)
100 grams Cherry tomatoes
salt
freshly ground peppers
400 grams Pasta (pasta shells or other small shape)
pecorino romano (freshly grated)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Cook the cauliflower in boiling salted water until soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well. Cook pasta in the same pot until al dente, reserving some of the cooking liquid, then drain pasta.

2.

Meanwhile, in a skillet heat 3 tablespoons oil and dissolve the anchovies, then add the garlic and sauté. Add cauliflower to skillet and cook over medium heat until lightly browned, then crush with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle in the oregano. Stir in the creme fraiche, 2-3 tablespoons of the cooking water and 2 tablespoons grated pecorino. Season with salt pepper. Add pasta and cherry tomatoes to skillet and toss to combine. Arrange on plates and sprinkle with more grated pecorino. Serve immediately.

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