Cacio E Pepe Cauliflower Recipes

Steps:

• In a pan just wide enough to hold the pasta, place enough water to fill the pan 1 inch from the bottom. Season the water with a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Spread the pasta in the pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking together. Allow the pasta water to reduce; do not add more, as you want the starchy water to be minimal when the remaining ingredients are added.
• Meanwhile, add the coarse black pepper to a separate small pan over medium heat. Toast a minute or two until fragrant.
• Once the pasta is al dente and the pasta water has reduced so only a slight coating remains at the bottom of the pan, turn off the heat and add the toasted ground black pepper and Pecorino-Romano. Stir and toss vigorously until both ingredients are well incorporated into the pasta. Toss in the olive oil and season with salt.
• Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and garnish with more black pepper, Pecorino-Romano and extra-virgin olive oil.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Add the cauliflower, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to a large bowl and toss to evenly coat. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the cheese and toss to coat. Transfer the cauliflower to a rimmed baking sheet and spread in an even layer, being sure to scrape all the seasoning from the bowl with a rubber spatula.
• Roast until the cauliflower is golden and tender, tossing halfway through, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.