Pappardelle pasta with cauliflower and mustard-brown butter sauce

6 servings

35 minutes

Pappardelle with cauliflower, mustard, and brown butter is a true gastronomic delight inspired by the richness of Italian cuisine. The wide, silky pasta ribbons pair beautifully with tender, caramelized cauliflower infused with the aroma of creamy butter and zesty mustard. Crispy capers and golden croutons add textural variety, creating a complex flavor profile from soft sweetness to bright, salty notes. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, revealing its depth with each bite. With a harmonious balance of ingredients, it can be an exquisite addition to a festive table or a refined option for gourmets who appreciate originality and rich flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 548.9
• Proteins: 8.7g
• Fats: 43.9g
• Carbohydrates: 32.5g

Ingredients

• Cauliflower: 1 head
• Olive oil: 0.8 glass
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Capers: 0.3 glass
• Crackers: 0.8 glass
• Chili pepper flakes: 0.8 glass
• Butter: 10 tsp
• Mustard: 0.5 glass
• Finely chopped garlic: 6 clove
• Pappardelle pasta: 30 g
• Dill: 3 sprig

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven with hot air from above.

2. Mix the cauliflower (florets with stems) and send it to the oven for 8-10 minutes until it browns and becomes soft.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cauliflower: 1 head

3. Heat olive oil in a thin-bottomed pan. Fry the capers until crispy for 6-8 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 0.8 glass
   • Capers: 0.3 glass

4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the capers to a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Now, fry the toast with chili pepper for 3 minutes until crispy. Place on a plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Crackers: 0.8 glass
   • Chili pepper flakes: 0.8 glass

5. Wipe the pan and heat the butter until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and mustard.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 10 teaspoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Mustard: 0.5 glass

6. Put the remaining oil in another pan and sauté the cauliflower with stems, garlic, salt, and pepper until golden brown. About 6-8 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cauliflower: 1 head
   • Finely chopped garlic: 6 cloves
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

7. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water (about 7 minutes). Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with cauliflower, sprinkle in half of the croutons and transfer to a plate, mixing with oil and mustard.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pappardelle pasta: 30 g
   • Crackers: 0.8 glass
   • Butter: 10 teaspoons
   • Mustard: 0.5 glass

8. Serve with capers, grated parmesan, and cauliflower. Enjoy your meal!

   Required ingredients:

   • Capers: 0.3 glass
   • Dill: 3 sprigs