30-Minute Roasted Cauliflower Pasta with Lemon Chimichurri

30-Minute Roasted Cauliflower Pasta with Lemon Chimichurri

from shelikesfood.com
Dinner
30 min
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 headcauliflower, cut into florets
  • 12 ouncesdry pasta, gluten free or regular
  • 3 teaspoonsolive oil
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 cupfresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 cupfresh italian parsley leaves
  • ¼ cupchopped white onion
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • chopped jalapeno, to taste
  • 6 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice, about 2 lemons
  • 6 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • ¼ teaspoonblack pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. On a large sheet pan toss together the cauliflower florets, olive oil and salt and pepper. Place in the oven and roast until tender and browned, about 20 minutes, flipping once.

  2. 2

    While cauliflower is roasting, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.

  3. 3

    Place all chimichuri ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Drain pasta and place back into the pot. Add in the roasted cauliflower and chimichuri sauce and mix until everything is combined. Best when served hot.