While the combination of tomato and cauliflower might seem unconventional, this quick and flavorful soup is the perfect lunch or light dinner. Try making this tasty recipe using Così Com'è Double Concentrate Red Datterino Tomato Paste for twice the tomato flavor.
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
4 people
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
12 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 cauliflower
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 (3.1 oz) jar Così Com'è Double Concentrated Red Datterino Tomato Paste
3 cups water
280 g tubetti or ditalini pasta
1 spring onion
50 g pecorino cheese
STEPS
Finely chop the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. To a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic, and fennel seeds. Cook 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the cauliflower and cook 2–3 minutes, until starting to brown.
Add the tomato paste and stir until the cauliflower pieces are coated. Cook 1 minute, then stir in the water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Add the pasta and cook 7–8 minutes, until tender. Meanwhile, thinly slice the spring onion.
Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the spring onion and cheese until cheese is melted. If desired, drizzle with more olive oil or top with more cheese and serve.