Shells with Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpeas and Ricotta

By mschweickert

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
• 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into florets
• 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 5 ounces crusty bread, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
• 1 pound medium shells
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup fresh ricotta

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together 2 tablespoons oil, cauliflower, and chickpeas; season with salt and pepper. Arrange cauliflower and chickpeas in a single layer and roast until cauliflower is tender and chickpeas are crunchy, 25 minutes. On another rimmed baking sheet, arrange bread in a single layer and toast until golden and crisp, 10 minutes.

2.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add cauliflower mixture, 2 tablespoons oil, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. To serve, top with croutons and ricotta, then drizzle with oil.