Vegan Garlic Pasta with Roasted Cajun Cauliflower

Made it for my daughter and she loved it. We decided to add the miso as you suggested and also the lemon juice. She went with fresh chopped cilantro, basil, dill and arugula as part of the garnish. Was fantastic and devoured..thank you!

Vegan Garlic Pasta with Roasted Cajun Cauliflower

Vegan Garlic Pasta with Roasted Cajun Cauliflower. Cauliflower is tossed in homemade cajun spice blend and baked, then served over easy creamy Garlic sauce Penne Pasta. Vegan Recipe. Can be Nut-free gluten-free.

Ingredients
Cajun cauliflower:

• 1 small head of cauliflower cut into florets 3 heaping cups
• 2 teaspoons oil

Cajun Blend:

• 2 tsp paprika (I use 1 tsp sweet mild paprika and 1 tsp smoked hot paprika)
• 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) or more cayenne
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) red pepper flakes or use more smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) onion powder
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt ( 1/4 to 1/2 tsp to preference)

Garlic Sauce Pasta:

• 8 oz penne glutenfree if needed
• 2 tsp olive oil divided
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups (473.18 ml) unsweetened non dairy milk such as almond milk or soymilk or use cashew milk for creamier
• 1 tbsp flour or use rice flour to make gluten-free
• 1 tbsp arrowroot starch or cornstarch
• 10 cloves of roasted garlic
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) to 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) or more dried thyme ,+ generous dashes of other herbs such as basil, sage, oregano
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 to 3/4 tsp (0.5 tsp) or more salt
• chopped basil or parsley for garnish
• black pepper or cayenne and lemon juice for garnish

Instructions
Cajun Cauliflower:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Add the Cauliflower florets to a large bowl. Drizzle oil and mix using a spatula or rub it in using hands.
2. In a small bowl, mix the ingredients under cajun spice blend. Add a bit more paprika if using mild. Sprinkle all over the cauliflower florets and toss to coat. (use 1.5 tbsp or more of premade cajun blend).
3. get the full instructions @ veganricha.com

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