Baked Ziti With Cauliflower And Gruyere Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti With Cauliflower And Gruyere
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 1/4 cups milk, heated; salt; white pepper; 6 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 lb ziti pasta; 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 1/4 cups milk, heated
salt
white pepper
6 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb ziti pasta
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets

1
In a small frying pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
2
Add the bread crumbs and stir and toss to coat evenly; set aside.
3
In a heavy saucepan, melt the remaining butter over low heat.
4
Add the flour and cook, whisking, until a smooth paste forms, about 4 minutes.
5
Slowly whisk in the hot milk and cook, stirring often, until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 15 minutes.
6
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grindings of pepper.
7
Add the gruyere cheese and stir until melted, about 2 minutes.
8
Stir in the parmesan, remove from the heat, and cover to keep warm.
9
Preheat the broiler; position a rack 8 inches from the heat source.
10
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil.
11
Add the pasta and cauliflower and stir well.
12
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, according to package directions.
13
Drain the pasta and cauliflower and return to the pot.
14
Add the cheese sauce and toss to coat evenly.
15
Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
16
Transfer to a baking dish.
17
Sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs.
18
Broil until the surface is bubbling and golden, about 5 minutes, then serve.

938

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3 1/4 cups milk, heated, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti With Cauliflower And Gruyere falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Ziti With Cauliflower And Gruyere

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