Spaghetti with Pan Roasted Cauliflower, Pine Nuts and Garlic

Ingredients

• 1
  
  large head cauliflower, florets removed and cut into bite size pieces
  
• 3
  
  cloves garlic, smashed and cut in half
  
• 1/3
  
  cup olive oil
  
• 1/2
  
  cup lightly toasted bread crumbs (optional)
  
• 1/3
  
  cup lightly toasted pine nuts
  
• 2
  
  teaspoons red pepper flakes
  
• 
  
  fresh parmesan cheese for grating (about 1/3 of a cup)
  
• 1
  
  pound dry spaghetti
  
• 
  
  salt and pepper
  

Directions

1. Fill a large pot with water, salt well, and bring to a boil.
2. In the meantime, place the olive oil, garlic, pepper flakes and cauliflower and a large saute pan over medium high heat. Cook for a few minutes, making sure the garlic does not burn. Salt and pepper the cauliflower to taste, lower the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes. The cauliflower should start to brown and soften. add the pine nuts and remove from heat.
3. When the pasta water comes to a full boil, add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions. Drain pasta and put it directly in the cauliflower pan. Toss gently and place in a warm serving bowl. Sprinkle the top with the bread crumbs and cheese.