Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Ham

I found this recipe in Everyday with Rachel Ray December 08 issue. What caught my attention was that it was listed under Dinners Under 10 Bucks. I try to make healthy food, but it isn't always cheap to eat that way. When I can find a recipe that is healthy and cheap, it is definitely a winner! I will usually try to make a recipe healthier by cutting down or eliminating some of the fats or sugar. I will note any changes in italics.

Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower & Ham
Serves 4 Prep 20 min Cook 20 min

1 head cauliflower (about 2.5 ibs) cored and cut into 1" pieces
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil - I used canola oil
s&p
4 tbsp butter (2 tbsp)
1/2 c. chopped fresh sage
1 Ib. penne pasta
1/3 Ib sliced cooked ham

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400. Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet , drizzle with the oil and toss, season with s&p. bake until browned, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over med-high heat. Cook, without stirring, until the butter is golden brown. Stir in the sage and remove from the heat.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, drain and return the pasta to the pot. Stir in the ham, cauliflower and reserved pastawater. Add the sage butter, stir all together and add salt and pepper to taste.