| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Active: | 40 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 stick plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound bow tie pasta
- 3/4 cup panko
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 anchovy fillets, mashed
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in the microwave, then toss with the cauliflower on a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Broil until charred and just tender, 6 to 8 minutes; set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a separate large pot over medium-high heat. Add the panko and cook, stirring, until browned, 2 to 4 minutes; stir in the lemon zest and season with salt. Remove to a bowl and wipe out the pot.
- Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula, until brown flecks appear, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the anchovies, cauliflower, pasta, reserved cooking water and lemon juice. Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with the toasted panko.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 511 |
| Total Fat | 23 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Cholesterol | 58 mg |
| Sodium | 366 mg |
Reviews
This is a fantastic recipe! It’s even become a favorite with the carnivores in the family! 😉
This was a hit with the whole family! Don’t skip the lemon zest and juice, and definitely brown the panko.
Adjustments I made: roasted the cauliflower instead of broiling, and substituted fish sauce for anchovies.