Pasta with Pan-Seared Cauliflower, Broccoli, Cabbage and Tomato

Ah, fall, time again for broccoli and cauliflower – two of my favorite vegetables. I did not get a chance to plant them in August, but there are plenty of locally grown broccoli and cauliflower to be found.

When you have nice, fresh vegetables, sometimes the best thing to do is a simple pan-sear with garlic and some tomatoes, tossed with pasta, yum! I happened to have some red cabbage left over from another dinner, so I pan-seared that and tossed it in as well. It added such a nice flavor and color it will become a regular addition.

I used a tagliatelle as my pasta, but any pasta you like would work well. This is 3 large servings, you can easily double the recipe for a larger group.

Pasta with Pan-Seared Cauliflower, Broccoli, Cabbage and Tomato

1/2 head cauliflower, sliced about 1/4″ thick

1 head broccoli, cut into small heads, stems sliced about 1/4″ thick

1/4 – 1/2 head red cabbage, sliced 1/4″ thick

1 large tomato, sliced 1/2″ thick (from the garden)

4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped (from the garden)

Kosher salt, to taste

3 – 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

8 ounces pasta

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted to boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.

In the meantime, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add about 1 Tbsp olive oil. Working in batches Add vegetables and some of the garlic in 1 layer, so each piece comes in contact with the cooking surface. Sprinkle with Kosher salt to taste.

Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, once the vegetables have a nice sear on them, turn them over and cook on the other side for another 4-5 minutes, until sear-ed and cooked through.