Fettuccine with Roasted Cauliflower and Lemon Tahini Dressing

Fettuccine with Roasted Cauliflower and Lemon Tahini Dressing is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a perfect combination of roasted cauliflower, lemon tahini dressing, and fettuccine pasta. It is a vegan and gluten-free dish that is easy to make and can be served as a main course or a side dish.

Ingredients (serves 4):

- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Cooking tips:

- Make sure to cut the cauliflower into evenly sized florets to ensure even roasting.
- Toss the cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting to ensure it is evenly coated.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions and reserve some of the pasta water to use in the sauce if needed.
- Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, salt, and pepper together until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add more water or pasta water to thin it out.

Cooking process:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Roast the cauliflower for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.
4. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions.
5. While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
6. Drain the pasta and reserve some of the pasta water.
7. Toss the pasta with the roasted cauliflower and lemon tahini dressing. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water to thin it out.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Appearance and taste:
Fettuccine with Roasted Cauliflower and Lemon Tahini Dressing is a beautiful dish with golden brown roasted cauliflower and creamy lemon tahini dressing coating the fettuccine pasta. The dish has a nutty and tangy flavor from the tahini and lemon juice, which complements the roasted cauliflower perfectly. The dish is also very filling and satisfying, making it a perfect main course for any meal.
Type of dish: Vegan pasta
Main ingredients: Cauliflower, Tahini, Lemon juice