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Preheat the broiler.
1. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish and set aside.
2. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
3. Heat the olive oil, garlic, anchovy paste, red pepper flakes and black pepper in a large saute pan set on medium high heat until the olive oil begins to sizzle and the garlic begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the cauliflower and 1 tablespoon of the chopped basil and cook until the cauliflower begins to brown, about 4 minutes.
4. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until just tender. Scoop 1 cup of the pasta water and add to the pan of cauliflower along with the salt. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 4 or 5 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened.
5. Drain the pasta well and return it to the pot. Stir in the sauce, half the cheese and the remaining basil. Pour the pasta into the greased baking dish and sprinkle with the bread crumbs and the remaining cheese. Place under the broiler for 5 or 6 minutes, until the bread crumbs and the cheese are golden brown. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve family style.
NOTE*** You may want to add more of the pasta water than is called for in the recipe. On the show, our sauce was a bit dry, but it still tasted great! Serve this pasta with a simple salad, some garlic bread, and a nice white wine and you have an event!
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