Friday, February 27, 2026

Sicilian Pasta with Cauliflower

1/4 cup raisins

warm water


olive oil

1 cauliflower cut into bite-size pieces

1/2 red onion quartered / thick-sliced

lots of salt / pepper


olive oil

3 cloves garlic, chopped

3 anchovies, chopped [or 1 Tbsp miso paste]

1 14-oz can tomatoes


5 ounces cooked pasta

1/3 cup blanched almonds

2/3 cup ricotta


grana padano


soak raisins in warm water


saute cauliflower w/ red onion in olive oil in wok

season generously

about 10 min until browned & semi-cooked


heat olive oil w/ garlic

add anchovies / tomatoes

simmer 10 minutes


pour tomato sauce over veg in wok

stir in pasta / almonds / drained raisins / ricotta


pour all into baking pan

grate grana padano over top

bake 15 min @ 400°