Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Pasta and Grains Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Parsley, and Breadcrumbs 3.2 (326) 18 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Easy prep cuts stress in the kitchen. Here, corkscrew pasta is tossed with oven-roasted vegetables and topped with toasted breadcrumbs. Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 head cauliflower (about 2 ½ pounds), cored and broken into small florets 1 medium red onion, halved and cut into thin wedges 5 garlic cloves, peeled and halved ¼ cup olive oil 4 slices white sandwich bread 12 ounces cavatappi or other short pasta ¼ cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving (optional) ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped Directions Preheat oven to 475 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Set a large pot of salted water to boil. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss cauliflower, onion, and garlic with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast on lower rack until lightly browned and tender, 20 minutes, tossing once. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine bread and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; pulse until coarse crumbs form. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake on upper rack until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes, tossing once. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot. Add cauliflower mixture, Parmesan, and parsley; toss to combine. Tossing pasta, gradually add enough pasta water to form a thin sauce that coats pasta. Serve topped with breadcrumbs and, if desired, more Parmesan. Cook's Notes Cauliflower tastes surprisingly nutty and sweet when roasted. Break it up into small florets to help it cook quickly. Rate it Print