Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
• 2 teaspoons Italian herb seasonings
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Fresh parsley (finely chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Rinse the cauliflower head and pat dry. Remove the outer leaves. Carefully cut off the bottom so that it's flat and most of the woody stem is removed, being careful not to cut off so much that it falls apart. Be sure the head stays intact.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (half of the total amount), Italian herb seasonings, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Place the trimmed cauliflower head upside down (core side up) into a cast iron skillet. Using a spoon, drizzle 1/2 of the sauce over the cauliflower. Flip over and drizzle the remaining sauce over the top. Use a pastry brush to spread the garlic parmesan mixture well.

5. 5

   Cover the cast iron skillet and the cauliflower with an aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender and pierces easily with a fork.

6. 6

   Remove the lid. Sprinkle the top of the cauliflower with the remaining 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese & remaining sauce. Place the cauliflower in the oven and bake for an additional 10 – 13 minutes. Finally, place under the broiler and broil for about 3 minutes, until the cheese is browned.