Ingredients for the Pasta
- 400 g pasta
- Salt
- Plenty of water
- Olive oil
Cooking the Pasta
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Once the water is boiling, add the pasta, stir, and cook for about 15-20 minutes until it reaches your desired tenderness.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- In a skillet, heat 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil, then pour it over the pasta and mix well.
Ingredients for the Sauce
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
- Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sweet paprika
- 50 g water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Preparing the Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the tomatoes, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, paprika, and water.
- Simmer everything together for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and set aside.
Ingredients for the Cauliflower Patties
- 500 g cauliflower, boiled until tender
- 200 g flour
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 Florina pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, grated (without its juices)
- 1 small zucchini, grated and well-drained
- 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sweet paprika
- Oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- Olive oil for frying
Preparing the Cauliflower Patties
- Cut the cauliflower into florets, wash them, and boil them well in salted water.
- Place the boiled cauliflower in a bowl and mash it using a potato masher.
- Add the onion, garlic, Florina pepper, tomato, zucchini, parsley, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, olive oil, mustard, and flour.
- Mix everything thoroughly and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- After 30 minutes, remove the mixture from the fridge, shape it into patties, and place them on a platter lined with parchment paper.
Cooking the Patties
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the patties for 2 minutes on each side.
- Place the fried patties on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Transfer the patties to the prepared sauce and simmer everything together for an additional 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. If needed, add a little water.
A Culinary Delight:
This Cauliflower Patties with Sauce and Pasta dish combines the comforting texture of pasta, the rich flavors of tomato sauce, and the unique earthiness of cauliflower patties. Perfect for a wholesome family dinner or a vegetarian treat, it’s a recipe that warms the heart and soul. Serve it warm and enjoy the medley of flavors in every bite!
