Whole Wheat Penne With Cauliflower And Prosciutto

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• salt
• 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1-inch florets
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1/4 lb prosciutto, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• ground black pepper
• 1 lb whole wheat penne
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese

Recipe

• 1 bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a big pot.
• 2 add in 1 tablespoon salt and the cauliflower to the boiling water; cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
• 3 remove the cauliflower with a slotted spoon and set aside; leave the water at a boil.
• 4 heat the oil in a big skillet over moderate heat; add in onion; cook until golden, 5-7 minutes.
• 5 add in prosciutto and cook until softened, 2-3 minutes.
• 6 stir in the cauliflower; season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 7 add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente.
• 8 reserve ½ cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and return it to the cooking pot.
• 9 stir in the cauliflower mixture, parsley, and cheese.
• 10 if the pasta is too dry, add cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
• 11 divide among 4 pasta bowls and serve immediately.