Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Italian sausages
  • 3 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 4 cups farfalle pasta, uncooked
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 ounces pecorino romano cheese, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F.
  • Poke sausage links with a knife several times.
  • Combine sausage, cauliflower and 1 tablespoon oil in a roasting pan.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Roast at 450F for 15 minutes.
  • Add garlic to the pan, stir to combine.
  • Continue roasting for 5 more minutes, or until sausage is done.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Cut sausage links into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking water.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine pasta, reserved water, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and crushed red pepper.
  • Add cauliflower mixture, sausage, and cheese.
  • Toss gently to combine.
  • Sprinkle with black pepper, and serve.