Lunch: Cheesy Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Kale, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Cheesy Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

Salt
1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound penne
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups baby kale
1 cup heavy cream
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
1 cup ricotta
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 ºF. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. On sheet, toss cauliflower with 2 Tbsp. oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast until cauliflower is soft, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once or twice while cooking.
Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, about 10 minutes or as package label directs. While pasta is cooking, warm remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add kale and cook, stirring, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add cream, lemon zest and juice, 1/4 tsp. salt and red pepper, if desired. Cook, stirring, until mixture is just bubbling, about 2 minutes.
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Stir pasta into skillet to coat with sauce. Stir in cauliflower, ricotta and Parmesan. If mixture seems dry, stir in reserved cooking water 1 Tbsp. at a time to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and serve.

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