Orecchiette, Cauliflower and Proscuitto
Recipe from
Ladies' Home Journal
Orecchiette means "little ears"--and that cup-like pasta shape is perfect for holding the vegetables and prosciutto in this vegetarian meal.

Servings:
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Ingredients
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8 ozdry orecchiettesee savings

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2 Tbspolive oilsee savings

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1/2 headcauliflower, cut into small florets (about 3 cups)see savings

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1/4 tspkosher saltsee savings

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1 pintgrape tomatoessee savings

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3 to 4sage leavessee savings

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2 clovesgarlicsee savings

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4 oz (about 6 slices)prosciuttosee savings

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2 cupsarugula, large leaves cutsee savings

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1/3 cupgrated Parmesansee savings

Directions
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Cook pasta in lightly salted water and drain, reserving cup of cooking water. Transfer pasta to a large bowl and cover. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add cauliflower and tsp salt. Cook 8 min and add tomatoes; continue cooking, turning occasionally, until cauliflower is golden and tomatoes break apart, 3 to 4 min more. Transfer to bowl with pasta and cover.
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In a food processor, chop garlic and sage. Add prosciutto and pulse to chop coarsely. (If you don't have a food processor, chop sage and prosciutto with a knife.) Transfer mixture to skillet and cook, about 3 min. Add to pasta, along with arugula and Parmesan, and toss. Add a bit of reserved pasta water to moisten. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 342, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 606 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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