Recipes Linguine with Cauliflower, Garlic, and Bread Crumbs 3.0 (4,682) Add your rating & review The strong flavors of cauliflower, garlic, red-pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese balance perfectly, raising these common, readily available ingredients to new heights.Plus: More Pasta Recipes and Tips By Food & Wine Editors Updated on November 19, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Melanie Acevedo Yield: 4 Ingredients 8 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 6 cloves garlic, minced 6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes 1 teaspoon anchovy paste 1 pound linguine 1 head cauliflower (about 2 1/2 pounds), cut into small florets 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving Directions In a large frying pan, heat 4 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat. Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove. Wipe out the pan. Heat the remaining 4 tablespoons oil in the same pan over moderately low heat. Add the garlic, parsley, and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the anchovy paste. Remove from the heat. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until almost done, about 8 minutes. Add the cauliflower and bring back to a boil. Cook until the cauliflower and pasta are just done, about 4 minutes longer. Drain. Toss with the garlic mixture, salt, bread crumbs, and Parmesan. Top with additional Parmesan. Notes Variations: Substitute broccoli for the cauliflower. Add a handful each of raisins and pine nuts at the same time as the garlic, parsley, and red-pepper flakes. Use four chopped anchovy fillets instead of the anchovy paste. Suggested Pairing Red wine, if it's simple and crisp, makes an intriguing choice for this dish. A touch of earthiness, such as you'll find in a basic Chianti, helps to tie the wine and food flavors together. Rate it Print