Discover a delicious and healthy pasta dish! Our Olive, Cauliflower & Harissa Pasta is packed with flavor and nutrients. The perfect combination of creamy cauliflower, tangy olives, and spicy harissa creates a truly unforgettable meal. Easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Olive, Cauliflower & Harissa Pasta

Prep:15 mins

Cook:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small cauliflower, broken into small florets, stalks and leaves, finely chopped

1 tbsp tomato purée

200g cherry tomatoes, halved

2 garlic cloves, crushed

25g pitted green olives, halved

2 tbsp rose harissa

150g dairy-free wholemeal pasta of your choice (such as pappardelle; gluten-free if needed)

Small handful of parsley, finely chopped

Olive, Cauliflower & Harissa Pasta Cooking Instructions

Instructions:

1. Wash and dry a cauliflower head. Break it into small florets and finely chop the stalks and leaves.
2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat and tip in the cauliflower florets, stalks and leaves. 
3. Season with salt and pepper, cover and fry for 8-10 mins, shaking the pan now and then, until lightly browned and softened. 
4. Stir in the tomato purée and tomatoes, cover and cook for 5 mins more until the tomatoes have burst. 
5. Add the garlic, olives and harissa, and cook for 2-3 mins until fragrant.
6. Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions. 
7. Drain, reserving a mugful of the water. 
8. Add the pasta and a splash of the water into the tomato mixture. 
9. Mix till combined. 
10. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
11. Scatter over the parsley and serve.
12. Enjoy warm!