Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Tomatoes, and Pepperoni
From McGough's Recipes
Yields: Prep Time: Total Time: 4 15 mins 30 mins
Ingredients
- 1 small head cauliflower
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- kosher salt
- Pepper
- 12 oz. medium shells or other short pasta
- 1 pt. grape tomatoes
- 3 oz. pepperoni
- 1/2 c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
- On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the cauliflower, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Add the tomatoes to the cauliflower, toss to combine, and roast for 6 minutes more.
- Scatter the pepperoni over the vegetables and roast until the cauliflower is golden brown and tender, 6 to 8 minutes more. #Toss the pasta with the cauliflower mixture and parsley.