Pasta Al Cavolfiore - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. olive oil
2 Tbsp. butter
1 medium cauliflower, broken into one inch flowerets
3 medium cloves crushed garlic
1 bay leaf
2 tsp. basil
2 c. tomato puree
salt
lots of black pepper
2 c. mixed grated Parmesan and Cheddar cheese
1 lb. uncooked thin spaghetti

Preparation

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a deep, heavy skillet.
Add crushed garlic, bay leaf and basil.
Saute one minute, then add cauliflower and sprinkle it with one teaspoon salt.
Saute until cauliflower is tender.
You might want to add some water (1/2 to 1 cup) to steam it along.
When cauliflower is tender, add tomato puree and lower to a simmer.
Simmer 15 minutes.