Cauliflower Parmigiana (MC)
Ingredients
1 whole small cauliflower
1½ tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
Black pepper to taste
1 small onion, finely diced
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
500g passata
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
30g breadcrumbs
60g cheddar cheese, grated
Side salad or vegetables of your choice
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 180 °C Fan (400 °F) Gas 6.
Wash and slice the cauliflower into steaks and place it onto a baking tray. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil, paprika and season with black pepper. Mix around until the cauliflower is well-coated.
Place into the oven and roast for approx. 30 minutes.
Make the sauce by heating ½ tbsp of olive oil in a saucepan. Add the onion, garlic powder and Italian seasoning and stir to combine. Season with pepper and allow to sauté.
Add the passata, mix well and bring to a boil.
Add the Worcestershire sauce. Taste test and add more herbs and seasoning if desired.
In a separate frying pan, toast the bread crumbs until golden brown.
Add the passata mixture to a baking dish.
Add the cauliflower and sprinkle with a layer of breadcrumbs.
Sprinkle over the grated cheese and put back into the oven until melted and crispy on top.
Serve with any salad or additional vegetables
Top Tip
The recipe makes 2 portions. The remainder can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days or popped in the freezer for another time.
