I Remember Nonna

**tomcat** · 22-03-2020, 02:19 PM

...one of my Italian grandmother's most asked-for recipes: cauliflower sauce. Fresh tomatoes, anchovies, garlic, 2 red chilis, medium cauliflower and parsley on DeCecco linguine with a generous sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan...tangy, filling and satisfying lunch.

**NamPikToot** · 22-03-2020, 02:23 PM

Yeay, welcome back Tom. Give them little piccies a double tap and inflate em.

**tomcat** · 22-03-2020, 02:29 PM

...^thanks...

**Saint Willy** · 22-03-2020, 02:57 PM

Yum. Thanks for sharing.

**bsnub** · 22-03-2020, 03:04 PM

Looks great and welcome back Tom.

**AntRobertson** · 22-03-2020, 03:07 PM

Interesting use of cauliflower and looks good

**David48atTD** · 22-03-2020, 03:09 PM

Welcome back Tom ... you have been missed.

Tasty OP BTW

**Saint Willy** · 22-03-2020, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by tomcat

...one of my Italian grandmother's most asked-for recipes: cauliflower sauce. Fresh tomatoes, anchovies, garlic, 2 red chilis, medium cauliflower and parsley on DeCecco linguine with a generous sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan...tangy, filling and satisfying lunch.

Vegetarian?

no likey meat?

**tomcat** · 22-03-2020, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by TheRealKW

Vegetarian?

no likey meat?

...mostly vegetarian sauces except in winter when her homemade Italian spicy sausage featured in the popular broccoli/sausage linguine and, of course, meatballs in tomato sauce over shells...I do miss Nonna's kitchen...

**HuangLao** · 22-03-2020, 05:27 PM

Looking good, TC.
Welcome back.

Hoping you stick around.

**aging one** · 22-03-2020, 06:10 PM

Maybe I'll post up his photo every other week or so. Sort of like a tin of Prego..

**Chittychangchang** · 23-03-2020, 05:33 AM

Looks damn reasonable Top Cat!

Welcome back

**katie23** · 23-03-2020, 08:48 AM

Welcome back, tomcat! Good to see you again.

May Buddha/ Allah/ God and all the other gods continue to bless you & yours.

Since I can't give you virtual cheek kisses (social distancing & all), I'll just send a Namaste!

**tomcat** · 23-03-2020, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by katie23

Since I can't give you virtual cheek kisses (social distancing & all), I'll just send a Namaste!

...and a gusty air kiss back to you, Katie...

**Norton** · 23-03-2020, 03:02 PM

Great stuff TC. Going to have some of Nonna's sauce tomorrow.

**NamPikToot** · 23-03-2020, 04:40 PM

^ you old devil Norts.

**tomcat** · 23-03-2020, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by Norton

Great stuff TC. Going to have some of Nonna's sauce tomorrow.

...the full recipe:

What you need:

6 medium-sized red tomatoes (may vary according to taste)
6 cloves garlic
2-3 anchovies in oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 medium cauliflower (chopped)
2 red chilis (with an incision made from top to bottom, but otherwise intact)
1/4 cup EVOO

What you do:

Skin (in hot water) and quarter the tomatoes. Toss into a blender with salt and pepper. Heat oil over medium heat, add garlic and anchovies. When garlic has lightly browned and anchovies disintegrated, add tomatoes and chilis. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and partially cover. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to check for consistency. Add chopped cauliflower, mix well and return to a partially covered simmer for another 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally) or until cauliflower reaches desired tenderness. Remove chilis and let sauce rest while you boil the linguine. Drain pasta and toss in a large bowl with a little EVOO. Pour sauce over pasta, toss, add parsley and serve with freshly grated parmesan.

Mangia!

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