Shell Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Ham


10 ounces Large Shell Pasta
5 ounces of small cubed Ham
1 Large Cauliflower head cored and broken into small florets
1 Large Red Onion sliced into small wedges
4 Large Garlic cloves diced
5 Tablespoons of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
3 slices white Sandwich bread
Salt & Pepper
3 Tablespoons of Parsley
Parmesan for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1. Start by preheating your oven to 475 degrees, then in a large bowl combine Cauliflower florets, garlic and onion wedges in 3 tablespoons of oil seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Then transfer to a baking sheet and roast for 25 mins until browned.

2. While Cauliflower is roasting add the 3 slices of bread into a food processor along with 2 tablespoons of oil, salt and pepper and pules until crumbs form. Add breadcrumbs to a small baking sheet and bake in oven for 6 mins until nice and golden.

4. In a small skillet warm up the 5 ounces of ham and set aside until ready to add to pasta.

3. In a large pot of slated water boil pasta shells until fully cooked then set aside 1 cup of the pasta water and drain pasta before returning to the pot. Combine roasted veggies with pasta, ham, bread crumbs and parsley while adding some of the pasta water back into the pasta until creamy. Don't forget to add your freshly grated Parmesan cheese right over the top and ... ENJOY!!

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