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One Pot Cauliflower Picatta Pasta

If you're looking for an elegant, simple, and flavorful dish that’s easy to make and requires minimal cleanup, this One-Pot Cauliflower Piccata Pasta is the perfect choice.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 head roughly 4 cups cauliflower, cut into bite sized florets
  • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth divided
  • 8 ounces chickpea or whole wheat rotini pasta
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup capers
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Crushed red pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat until the skillet is very hot. Add the onions and cauliflower and saute 4 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent. Add 2 tablespoons of water or vegetable broth as needed to prevent sticking. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stir frequently and add liquid as needed. The cauliflower may start to brown on the edges, that’s ok.
  • Add the pasta and 2 ½ cups of the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, cook for 8 minutes or until liquid has decreased by half and the pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally during the 8 minutes of cooking.
  • In a small bowl combine the remaining ½ cup vegetable broth and cornstarch, whisk to combine and create a slurry.
  • Add the capers, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the pot, stir to combine. Add the slurry and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and let sit for 4 minutes to let the sauce thicken.
  • Serve hot garnished with more parsley, and crushed red pepper, if desired.
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