Chorizo and Roast Cauliflower Pasta

with Fresh Parsley

1½ tbs olive oil

2 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp sugar

oven tray

baking paper

medium saucepan

medium deep frypan

Preheat the oven to 220C, fan-forced. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil for the pasta. Cut the cauliflower into 2cm chunks. Finely chop the onion. Coarsely chop the parsley leaves and finely chop the stems, keeping them separate. Crush or finely chop 2 garlic cloves. Thinly slice the chorizo.

Combine 2 tsp barbecue seasoning and 1 tbs olive oil in a large bowl. Add the cauliflower, season with salt and pepper and gently toss to coat. Put the cauliflower on the lined tray and roast for 12-15 mins until tender. Meanwhile, cook three-quarters of the pasta* in the pan of boiling water for 12 mins or until al dente. Reserve 1 tbs cooking water, then drain the pasta.

While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tsp olive oil in a medium deep frypan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and chorizo, stirring, for 4-5 mins until the onion is softened and the chorizo is browned. Add the parsley stems, garlic and remaining barbecue seasoning, reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, for 1 min or until fragrant.

Add the tomatoes, half the tomato paste*, 2 tsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sugar to the chorizo mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 8 mins or until slightly thickened.

Add the roast cauliflower, pasta, reserved cooking water and half the parsley leaves to the sauce and cook, stirring, for 1-2 mins until combined and warmed through. Taste, then season with salt and pepper. Divide the chorizo and cauliflower pasta among bowls, scatter over the remaining parsley leaves and enjoy!

Wondering why we only suggest using three-quarters of the spaghetti? All our recipes are approved by our nutritionists who are guided by the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, ensuring you get a meal that's both nutritious and delicious! This recipe makes the perfect portion of sauce for this amount of spaghetti.