Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Tomatoes, and Pepperoni

Name: Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Tomatoes, and Pepperoni
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
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

By Woman's Day Kitchen Published: Jun 10, 2014

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Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

507

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Roasting heightens the sweetness of grape tomatoes, which compliments the spicy pepperoni in this food-in-a-flash dinner.

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Directions

1. Step 1Heat 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.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
3. Step 3Add 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.