To vary this flavorful dish, serve the sauce over another kind of pasta or brown rice.

　　

Ingredients

serves 8, 2 cups per serving

　　16 ounces dried rigatoni

　　

Sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil

　　1 20-ounce package frozen cauliflower florets (4 cups)

　　1 cup coarsely snipped fresh parsley (Italian, or flat-leaf, preferred)

　　3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion

　　1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil (about 2/3 ounce before removing stems)

　　2 to 3 tablespoons bottled minced garlic or 12 to 18 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped

　　32 ounces marinara sauce (lowest sodium available)

　　2 cups water

　　1/4 cup dry red wine (regular or nonalcoholic)

　　1/8 teaspoon cayenne

　　Pepper to taste

　　3 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

　　

Step 1

Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil. Drain well in a colander. Set aside.

　　

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Stir in the cauliflower, parsley, onion, basil, and garlic. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables release some liquids, stirring occasionally.

　　

Step 3

Stir in the remaining sauce ingredients. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil, covered. Cook at a medium boil for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender, stirring occasionally.

　　

Step 4

Pour the pasta into a large bowl. Spoon half the sauce over the pasta. Using two spoons, toss to coat. Spoon the remaining sauce over the pasta. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.

　　

nutrition information

Step 5

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 6

Calories: 388

　　

Step 7

Total Fat: 7.5g

　　

Step 8

Saturated: 1.5g

　　

Step 9

Trans: 0.0g

　　

Step 10

Polyunsaturated: 1.5g

　　

Step 11

Monounsaturated: 3.5g

　　

Step 12

Cholesterol: 1mg

　　

Step 13

Sodium: 472mg

　　

Step 14

Carbohydrates: 64g

　　

Step 15

Fiber: 7g

　　

Step 16

Sugars: 13g

　　

Step 17

Protein: 12g

　　

Step 18

Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 19

4 Starch

　　

Step 20

1 Vegetable

　　

Step 21

1 Fat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals