Description
A cheesy, hearty comfort dish with all the flavor of classic ziti — without the carbs!
Ingredients
2 heads cauliflower, chopped into bite-sized florets
5 tbsp olive oil (¼ cup + 1 tbsp)
¾ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 lb Italian sausage
4 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups marinara sauce
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1½ cups whole milk ricotta 1½ cups shredded Parmesan 2½ cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment.
Toss cauliflower with ¼ cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheets and roast for 25 minutes until browned.
In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high. Add sausage and cook 8–10 minutes, breaking it up until browned.
Add garlic to the skillet center and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Stir to combine.
Pour in marinara and Italian seasoning. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Lower oven temperature to 400°F (204°C).
In a 9×13″ dish, layer half the roasted cauliflower, dollops of half the ricotta, half the Parmesan, half the sausage marinara, and half the mozzarella. Repeat the layers.
Bake for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly with golden spots.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 381
- Fat: 29.3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 19.9g