Description
Bright Marry Me Roasted Cauliflower is a delicious and creamy side dish that combines roasted cauliflower with a rich sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the cauliflower: Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer.
- Roast: Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
- Make the creamy sauce: While the cauliflower roasts, combine heavy cream, broth, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes in a skillet over medium heat. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Add the roasted cauliflower to the skillet and gently toss to coat with the creamy sauce.
- Add cheese: Transfer to a baking dish if needed. Sprinkle mozzarella over the top.
- Finish baking: Return to the oven for 5–8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh basil and a little extra Parmesan.
- Serve: Serve warm as a flavorful side dish or alongside grilled chicken, steak, or crusty bread.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use nutritional yeast instead of cheese.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg