Garlic Chili Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower

4.9 / 5 (9 reviews)

Garlicky, chili-spiced simple linguini tossed with vegan parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and garlic-roasted cauliflower! A flavorful, satisfying plant-based dish requiring just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes.

By: Minimalist Baker (via Minimalistbaker)
Original Publish: Jan 21, 2016
Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Yields: 4

Nutrition Facts

403 kcalCalories
8.9 gProtein
34.4 gCarbs
26.6 gFat
Finished Garlic Chili Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (232 C).

  2. Add cauliflower to a mixing bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and sea salt. Toss to coat. Then spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, flipping/stirring once at the 15-minute mark to ensure even cooking. Sample and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.

  3. Once your cauliflower has reached the 10-minute mark, add vegetable broth (for added flavor | optional) and about 4-5 cups water (or however much to generously cover your pasta) to a large pot and bring to a boil.

  4. Once boiling, season well with sea salt and add pasta. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and cook according to package instructions for ‘al dente’ - 7-10 minutes. Then drain and set aside. Cover with a towel to keep warm.

  5. Heat the same large pot over medium-low heat. Once hot, add 1/4 cup olive oil and 3 cloves smashed NOT minced garlic (amounts as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Sauté 1-2 minutes on both sides, or until garlic is fragrant and slightly golden brown. Remove garlic from pan and let cool slightly, then mince. Set aside for serving.

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Chef's Notes

*3 cloves garlic yields ~1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic.*Cauliflower method adapted from Tyler Florence.*Pasta preparation adapted from Giada De Laurentiis.*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of oil and without the optional vegetable broth.

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Reviews from the Original Source

Cara Turner ★ 5.0/5

One of my favorite recipes of all time. I love to add mushrooms and artichoke hearts in addition to the cauliflower as well.

Laura ★ 5.0/5

This is a hit in my home. Last night my husband wanted to make a side of cauliflower and specifically requested this recipe. Mixed in with the pasta it's even better.

Trina Pyke ★ 5.0/5

Amazing pasta! Reminded me of when I lived in Italy. Very authentic!

Laurie ★ 5.0/5

This was amazing. I couldn’t stop eating it!

Dahlia ★ 5.0/5

I never do ratings on recipes but this was amazing absolutely recommend everybody try this!

Emma ★ 5.0/5

Loved this recipe! This is an absolute staple for me on pasta days. I substituted with walnuts, dried parsley, mozzarella and whole grain linguine; it was great!

Enma ★ 5.0/5

Soooooo good! Was a bit confused about all the good reviews when cooking but one mouthful and wow!

Makay ★ 5.0/5

This has to be one of the best dishes I have ever made! It was so good! I can't wait to make it again tomorrow. And the next night. And the next night....

Jenna ★ 4.0/5

Honestly it's both steps. The initial garlic added to the cauliflower never actually sticks to the cauliflower in the oven. Almost all of it falls off in the oven. And the final garlic step, the cut up roasted smashed garlic mixed in with the pasta...those clump together and aren't dispersed evenly throughout the pasta and cauliflower.

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