CAULIFLOWER PASTA AND CHEESE GRATIN
To save time this may be prepared earlier in the day to be baked later, careful not to overcook the cauliflower and the pasta as it will become too soft when cooked in the oven --- this is also great using broccoli
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Cauliflower
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Set oven to 400 degrees F.
- Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- In a heavy-bottomed medium-size saucepan, melt the 1/4 cup butter, whisk in the thyme, nutmeg, fresh garlic, cayenne pepper and black pepper; whisk/mix for 2 minutes.
- Add/whisk in the flour, mix for 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly add/whisk in the half and half cream; whisk on med-low heat, until a light boil and thick; reduce heat to low, contine to whisk and cook for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add in the grated cheddar, Parmesan cheese, green onion and the Dijon mustard (if using); mix until all the cheese has melted; season with salt and more black pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
- Mix together the sauce, cooked pasta and the cooked, drained cauliflower; toss to combine.
- Transfer and spread the mixture into a prepared greased baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, 1-2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese and the melted butter.
- Sprinkle over the cauliflower mixture in the baking pan.
- Bake for 20 22 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
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Muhammad Zeeshan
[email protected]Overall, this was a good dish. I would make it again with a few modifications.
Samuel Baltazar
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I would use less cheese next time.
gabe johson
[email protected]The cauliflower pasta was a bit too al dente for my liking. I would cook it for a few minutes longer next time.
Mr Romeo 1133
[email protected]This dish was a little bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.
Norul Huda
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.
Jihad.24b
[email protected]This was a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. The dish was flavorful and satisfying.
James Ambriz
[email protected]Yum! This dish was a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loved the cheesy cauliflower pasta.
Liana Lloyd
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The cauliflower pasta was a nice change from regular pasta and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.
Mudasir Tahir
[email protected]This was a delicious and healthy way to get my kids to eat their veggies. They loved the cheesy sauce and the cauliflower pasta was a fun and unique twist.
Ansar Mehmood
[email protected]I was skeptical about this dish at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cauliflower pasta was a great substitute for regular pasta, and the cheese sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this dish.
Rabi Raza
[email protected]This cauliflower pasta and cheese gratin was a hit with my family! It was cheesy, flavorful, and the cauliflower added a nice touch of texture. I will definitely be making this again.