Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Kale Pesto

Did you think pesto was just basil and pine nuts? Learn how to make this unique pasta dish with roasted cauliflower and kale pesto. A very unconventional dish for certain.

Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Kale Pesto

 

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Author: Chef Keith Snow

Recipe type: pasta

Cuisine: american

Ingredients

• 1 cup roasted cauliflower
• ½ cup roasted shallots
• ¼ cup kale pesto
• ½ lb whole wheat Penne pasta cooked
• 5 tbs extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp orange zest 1
• 1 tbs orange juice
• 3 tbs Parmesan cheese grated
• 2 tbs chives minced
• 1. In a large skillet placed over medium heat add 3 tbs oil, add cauliflower and shallots. Saute for 2 minutes then add cooked pasta.
• 2. Add kale pesto and stir often to prevent sticking. Add 1 tbs chives, the orange zest and continue stirring.
• 3. Add orange juice, Parmesan cheese salt and pepper.
• 4. Plate the dish up then top with more cheese, chives and a drizzle of olive oil.

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