Cavolfiore Affogato

Name: Cavolfiore Affogato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 4 anchovy fillets, chopped; 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 cup dry red wine; 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated

A classic Sicilian smothered cauliflower dish braised slowly in red wine with olives, savory anchovies, and melted pecorino cheese.

50 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

ItalianSideStovetopMediterraneanLow CarbKetoGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeCorn-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
4 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2

Add 1 thinly sliced red onion and 4 chopped anchovy fillets, cooking for 5 minutes until onion softens and anchovies melt.
3

Layer 1 head cut into florets cauliflower, 1/2 cup halved kalamata olives, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper into the pot.
4

Pour in 1 cup dry red wine, cover tightly, and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
5

Sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese and cook uncovered for 3 minutes until cheese melts.

Questions

Can I make Cavolfiore Affogato dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Cavolfiore Affogato keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cavolfiore Affogato?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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