Cauliflower And Ground Beef Pasta Bake Recipes

CAULIFLOWER AND GROUND BEEF PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Fry the onions and mushrooms in the oil for a couple minutes, then add the ground beef.
• Brown and then add the chopped tomatoes and spices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Let simmer while you cook the spaghetti.
• Break the spaghetti into halves or thirds and boil in a separate saucepan.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions and add the cauliflower during the last five minutes of boiling.
• Drain and then mix the sauce and pasta together.
• Put in a baking dish and sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake for 5 minutes, then turn on the broiler and cook another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbling.

CAULIFLOWER FETA PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Roast cauliflower florets in 1/4 cup of oil at 425 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes or until browned.
• Boil bow tie pasta as directed. Drain. Add tomatoes, feta, 1/4 cup oil, 1/2 teaspoon parsley and mix well.
• Mix cauliflower into pasta mixture. Add entire mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with 1/2 teaspoon parsley and breadcrumbs. Bake at 350 for 10 - 15 minutes and serve.

PENNE WITH CAULIFLOWER AND BEEF SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
• While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add beef, onions, and garlic; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper flakes. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
• Drain penne. Pour into the skillet and stir to combine. Serve.