Cauliflower carbonara bake
Prep
20m
Cook
30m
serves
8
This super easy one-pan cauliflower carbonara bake by Georgie Esdaile is perfect for busy weeknights or intimate weekend celebrations.
Ingredients (10)
- 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 200g guanciale, rind removed, cut into batons
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 cups (175g) fresh white sourdough breadcrumbs
- 1.75L full cream milk
- 500g cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 350g elbow pasta
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 cups (240g) finely grated parmesan
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pure (thin) cream
Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.
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1.Heat oil in a large heavy-based ovenproof saucepan over medium heat. Add guanciale and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes or until lightly golden. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until golden. Transfer to a bowl, including cooking oil, add breadcrumbs and stir to combine. Set aside.
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2.Return pan to a medium-high heat, add milk and bring to just below the boil, being careful that the milk doesn’t boil over. Add cauliflower and pasta and return to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring regularly, for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is just cooked. Remove from the heat and stand for 10 minutes.
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3.Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200°C. Combine egg yolks, parmesan and cream in a bowl. Once the pasta has cooled slightly, stir through the cream mixture to combine. Top with the breadcrumb mixture.
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4.Transfer pan to the oven and cook for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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