Ingredients
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1 large head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
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6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper
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8 ounces whole-wheat rigatoni
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½ cup pitted green olives, coarsely chopped
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½ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for serving
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½ cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
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1 tablespoon preserved orange paste (see Tip)
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2 teaspoons capers, rinsed
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1 small clove garlic, minced
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Toss cauliflower with 1 tablespoon oil and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring once, until tender and browned, about 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, cook rigatoni in the boiling water according to package directions.
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Combine olives, basil, parsley, preserved orange paste, capers and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in the remaining 5 tablespoons oil.
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Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and add to the bowl with the tapenade. Add the cauliflower and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water; toss to combine. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup water. Serve topped with more basil and parsley, if desired.
To make ahead:
Refrigerate tapenade (Step 4) for up to 1 week.
Tip:
Make your own preserved citrus paste with this recipe. If you don't want to preserve your own citrus, grab a jar of preserved lemons at the grocery store. Rinse the citrus to remove excess salt. Puree in a food processor or blender. Refrigerate the paste for up to 1 year.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
489 | Calories |
26g | Fat |
55g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 2 1/4 cups | |
Calories 489 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 55g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber 10g | 36% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 12g | 24% |
Total Fat 26g | 33% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
Sodium 486mg | 21% |
Potassium 924mg | 20% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.