Spaghetti with Cauliflower, Mascarpone, and Crispy Parmesan Breadcrumbs
 
 
Spaghetti with cauliflower in a creamy mascarpone sauce and topped with crispy parmesan breadcrumbs - a weeknight family favorite!
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup minced parsley
  • 1 tsp coarse mustard
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • ¾ cup mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup panko
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the cauliflower florets to the pot and cook for 3 minutes. Scoop them out with a fine mesh sieve and place them in a large bowl. Toss with the butter, parsley, mustard, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  3. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and add it to the cauliflower, reserving 1-2 cups of pasta cooking water.
  4. Add the mascarpone cheese to the bowl and toss it with the pasta, adding the cooking water as needed to form a sauce. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  5. In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the panko and saute until golden. Pour into a small bowl and toss with the parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Divide the pasta among serving bowls and sprinkle with the parmesan breadcrumbs just before eating.
Notes
An Eats Well With Others Original
Recipe by Joanne Eats Well With Others at https://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2022/03/spaghetti-with-cauliflower-mascarpone-and-crispy-parmesan-breadcrumbs.html