Description
A delicious and healthy baked cauliflower dish topped with marinara sauce and cheese.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and starting to brown.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and pour the marinara sauce over the roasted cauliflower.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the cauliflower before baking.
- Substitute the marinara sauce with pesto for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg