Caramelised onion, pine nut and cauliflower pasta
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Easy
- Serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions, finely sliced
- 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
- 150g wholewheat pasta (spaghetti works well)
- ½ tbsp raisins
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar (ensure vegan, if needed)
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- a handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Method
- STEP 1
Heat half of the olive oil in a frying pan over a low heat and fry the onions with a pinch of salt for 20-30 minutes or until golden and caramelised. Add a splash of water to speed up the process or if the onions start to darken too much.
- STEP 2
Meanwhile, heat the grill to high. Toss the cauliflower on a tray with the remaining oil and season well. Grill for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden and crisp, and the stalks are tender. Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling salted water following pack instructions until al dente.
- STEP 3
Stir the raisins, vinegar and pine nuts into the onions. Fry for a minute more until the vinegar evaporates and the nuts are toasted.
- STEP 4
Drain the pasta, reserving 100ml of the water. Tip the pasta into the onion mixture along with the cauliflower. Toss everything together well, adding a splash of the reserved water to loosen. Scatter with the parsley to serve.