Vegetable Pasta Recipe
Bucatini Pasta | Cauliflower 'Bolognese' | Pickled Mushrooms
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cauliflower 'Bolognese'
Pickled Mushrooms
Method
Pickled Mushrooms
- 1
Make the Pickled Mushrooms
In a small saucepan, combine white wine vinegar, water, salt, sugar, smashed garlic, and thyme. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until the salt and sugar dissolve. Add the sliced mushrooms and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to a jar. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Cauliflower 'Bolognese'
- 2
Prepare the Cauliflower 'Bolognese'
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Add the chopped cauliflower and cook until it starts to soften (about 5-7 minutes). Pour in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pasta
- 3
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
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