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Spaghetti with Cauliflower and Swiss Chard Gremolata

A delightful pasta dish featuring spaghetti tossed with roasted cauliflower and a fresh gremolata made from Swiss chard, garlic, and lemon zest.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti or any pasta of choice
Cauliflower
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
Swiss Chard Gremolata
  • 2 cups Swiss chard finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for mixing
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated, optional

Method
 

Prepare the Cauliflower
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender.
Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Make the Gremolata
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped Swiss chard, minced garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
Combine and Serve
  1. In the pot with the drained pasta, add the roasted cauliflower and gremolata. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Serve with grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired. This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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