Red lentil spaghetti with roasted cauliflower and shitake mushrooms

​Ingredients:

2 ¼ Box  Barilla® red lentil spaghetti
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
4 Tbsp. butter
2  shallots, diced
2  garlic  cloves,  chopped
1 Tsp.  fresh thyme leaves, chopped
3 Cups  shitake mushrooms, sliced
3 Cups cauliflower florets
1 Cup white wine
1 Cup vegetable broth
1 Cup heavy cream
¾ Cup  parmigiano cheese, granted 
2 Tbsp.  chives, chopped
Salt & black pepper to taste

​Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375° f.
Toss cauliflower in olive oil and roast in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until brown. Set aside.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook the pasta according to the package directions.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the shallots, garlic and thyme in the butter for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden.
Add the mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
Add wine and reduce by half. Add the broth and cream then bring to a simmer, season to taste.
Add the roasted cauliflower to the sauce.
Drain the pasta and combine with the sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat, add the cheese and garnish with chives.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Barilla