Sicilian-style Cauliflower with Wholemeal Pasta Recipe | Food Network UK

Ingredients

• Salt, as needed, plus 10g
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 3 1/2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
• 2 tsp fennel seeds, optional
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp capers
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp sultanas
• 65ml white wine vinegar
• 190ml water
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 large shallot, sliced into thin rings
• 450g 2-cm cauliflower florets
• 4 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
• 350g wholemeal penne
• 1 1/2 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano, plus more as needed