Ziti with Tuscan-Style Cauliflower

Cooking Instructions

Method:

Bring 6 quarts of water and 2 Tablespoons of salt to a boil.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over high heat until almost smoking. Add onion, mint, red pepper flakes and garlic. Sauté over medium-high heat until garlic is just golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cauliflower and cook until tender, about 7 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook ziti in boiling water to al dente. Drain pasta and add it to pan with cauliflower. Toss over high heat for 1 minute, then divide the pasta evenly among four heated bowls. Grate Pecorino over each bowl and serve immediately.

Round Out the Meal:

With sliced tomato and mozzarella salad

From The Babbo Cookbook by Mario Batali (Clarkson Potter, 2002)

Adapted By: StarChefs