Name: Cauliflower Puttanesca
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 700 g cauliflower (trimmed and cut into florets); 600 g Mutti Pasta Sauce with Leccino Olives; half tsp chili flakes; 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; t.t. salt

Ingredients

4 people

700 g cauliflower (trimmed and cut into florets)
600 g Mutti Pasta Sauce with Leccino Olives
half tsp chili flakes
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
t.t. salt

Made with

Pasta Sauce with Leccino Olives

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Method

1

First, trim the cauliflower and cut it into florets.
2

Heat two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large pan, then add the chilli flakes and allow the oil to infuse with flavour.
3

Add the cauliflower to the pan, season with salt and sauté for a few minutes. Then, pour in a glass of water and cover with a lid.
4

Cook the cauliflower for around 10–15 minutes, removing the lid for the final few minutes. The cauliflower should be tender but still hold its shape.
5

Now add the Mutti Pasta Sauce with Olives, stir well to combine and allow it to heat through for 2–3 minutes.
6

Serve the cauliflower puttanesca hot and enjoy it alongside your favourite protein for a complete meal.

Simplicity that wins you over from the first bite

Some dishes prove that just a few ingredients are enough to create something truly special. Cauliflower puttanesca is one of them: a simple, wholesome and flavourful side dish, perfect for bringing vegetables to the table in a tasty and satisfying way. Inspired by Mediterranean tradition, this recipe combines the bold character of puttanesca, a classic, intensely flavoured sauce, with the delicate taste of cauliflower, creating a perfect balance between richness and lightness. To prepare it quickly and effortlessly, Mutti Pasta Sauce with Olives is the ideal choice: a rich, full-bodied sauce that brings together the flavour of Italian tomatoes and olives for a perfectly balanced result. This recipe is a healthy, easy-to-make and incredibly tasty side dish, ideal to serve alongside main courses or enjoy as a light meal on its own.

How to achieve perfect cauliflower puttanesca

For a truly irresistible result, it’s important to pay attention to how the cauliflower is cooked. The key is not to overcook it: by the end, it should be tender yet still firm, with well-defined florets that hold their shape. While cooking in the pan, add a little water at a time to ensure even cooking and to prevent the cauliflower from drying out or sticking. This way, you’ll achieve the perfect texture and a well-balanced dish, where each ingredient retains its character, enhanced by the rich, enveloping flavour of Mutti Pasta Sauce with Olives.