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Mediterranean Cauliflower Bake

Published on May 17th, 2009 by Alix

Mediterranean Cauliflower Bake Cook Time: 40-50 mins

Ingredients:

  • 1 Head of Cauliflower, Cut into Small Flowers
  • 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3/4 lb Whole Wheat Ziti Pasta
  • 7 oz Fire Roasted Peppers
  • 14.5 oz Can Diced Tomato, Drained
  • 8 oz Feta Cheese
  • 2 Cups Kalamata Olives, Drained, Pitted and Chopped
  • 3/4 Cup Flat Leaf Parsley, Chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Breadcrumbs

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425. In a rimmed backing sheet, toss the cauliflower with a 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper
  2. Roast in oven, stirring, 1/2 way through until browned, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and lower the temperature to 350.
  3. In a large pot, cook the pasta, drain, and reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water. Return the pasta and 1/2 cup of water back to the pot and stir in the tomatoes, peppers, feta, olives, remaining olive oil, and half of the parsley and breadcrumbs.
  4. Pour the mixture into a 2 qt baking dish and top with the roasted cauliflower and remaining breadcrumbs.
  5. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and serve hot. Serves 6-8.

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