Cauliflower carbonara bake

Prep
20m
Cook
30m
serves
8
Cauliflower carbonara bake

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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Method

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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