Pasta chi Vruoccoli Arriminati (Sicilian Pasta With Cauliflower and Toasted Breadcrumbs) Recipe

Name: Pasta chi Vruoccoli Arriminati (Sicilian Pasta With Cauliflower and Toasted Breadcrumbs) Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Toasted Breadcrumbs:; 8 ounces (225g) bread, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch pieces (see note); 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; For the Pasta:; Kosher salt; 1 small head (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds; 700 to 800g) cauliflower, preferably green Romanesco, cut into 1- to 2-inch florets; 1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small (4-ounce; 115g) yellow onion, finely chopped; 5 anchovy fillets (15g); 2 tablespoons (30g) golden raisins; 2 tablespoons (30g) pine nuts, lightly toasted; Pinch saffron threads; Pinch fennel pollen (optional); 12 ounces (340g) short, tubular dried pasta such as sedani or rigatoni, or long pasta such as bucatini; 1/2 cup (60g) toasted breadcrumbs, divided

Cook 45m

Total 45m

This Sicilian Pasta With Cauliflower and Toasted Breadcrumbs recipe features tender green Romanesco cauliflower, savory anchovies, and sweet golden raisins, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. The dish is then topped with a generous sprinkle of homemade garlic breadcrumbs for added texture and flavor. A comforting and satisfying meal.