Spaghetti With Cauliflower Sauce * - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, washed
1/2 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt
1 medium/large onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. pignoli nuts
3 Tbsp. raisins
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
pinch of saffron or turmeric
1/2 lb. spaghetti
1/2 tsp. salt
4 qt. water, boiling

Preparation

Place cauliflower, water and salt in a medium saucepan; cook, covered, 20 minutes or until tender.
Drain, reserving liquid. Mash cauliflower and set aside.
Saute onion in oil 5 minutes or until tender; stir in nuts, raisins, salt, pepper, saffron or turmeric,
3 ounces reserved cauliflower water and mashed cauliflower.
Simmer 15 minutes or until thick, adding additional water as needed
to prevent sticking.
Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water 7 minutes or until tender.
Drain; blend 1/4 cup cauliflower sauce with spaghetti.
Pour remaining sauce over top; serve hot.