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Roasted Cauliflower Puttanesca


Ingredients:

1      Head Cauliflower
1      Cup Teardrop Tomatoes

1      Clove Garlic
3      Anchovies
3      Olives, any kind
1/2   tsp. Crushed Red Pepper
1/2   tsp. Oregano, dry or fresh
1      Cup Basil, fresh
5      Tbs, Olive Oil
1      Tbs. Grated Parmesan Cheese




Heat oven to 400°

Pull off and discard the green leaves from the bottom of the cauliflower.



Turn cauliflower over.

Remove flowerets from the head by cutting each stem that connects the bulbs to the head.



Rinse and drain.


Slice each floweret into half inch thick slices.

Place cut cauliflower into a large bowl.

Gather all small broken pieces and toss them into the bowl as well.


Place tomatoes into the bowl.


Gather and measure all remaining ingredients.


Firmly pack a one cup measure with fresh basil leaves.


Place peeled garlic into the food processor.

Run machine for a few seconds to chop the garlic.



Place remaining ingredients, minus the cheese, into the processor.

Run the machine and turn ingredients into a fine puree.



Add basil puree to the bowl.


Gently toss and mix ingredients together.


Pour cauliflower onto a foil lined sheet pan.

Place pan into the oven.

Roast cauliflower for 25 minutes.

Remove pan from the oven.



Grate a little cheese over the cauliflower and serve.
 
 
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