Cauliflower Steaks With Red Peppers Pesto

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees f.

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and rub with 1 tablespoon oil.

Cut the cauliflower into 1-inch slices from top to bottom , keeping the pieces together through the stems and reserving florets that fall off.

Transfer to the baking sheet along with the pepper and arrange in a single layer.

Rub all over with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Roast , carefully turning the cauliflower steaks once , until a paring knife pierces easily through a cauliflower stem , about 25 minutes.

Dollop the pesto and red pepper on top and serve hot.

olive oil, head cauliflower, salt and pepper, red bell pepper, giada de laurentiis genovese basil pesto *available in most target stores