Cauliflower Pasta And Cheese Gratin Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Pasta And Cheese Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 -7 cups fresh cauliflower florets, cooked until firm-tender, and drained very well; 8 ounces medium pasta shells or 8 ounces similar small shell pasta; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup butter; 3 cups half-and-half cream; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon dried nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion, to taste; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional); 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 1 -2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese; 2 -3 tablespoons melted butter

Servings: persons

6 -7 cups fresh cauliflower florets, cooked until firm-tender, and drained very well
8 ounces medium pasta shells or 8 ounces similar small shell pasta
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter
3 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon dried nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion, to taste
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional)
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 -2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
2 -3 tablespoons melted butter

1
Set oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3
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.
4
Add/whisk in the flour, mix for 2-3 minutes.
5
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.
6
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.
7
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
8
Mix together the sauce, cooked pasta and the cooked, drained cauliflower; toss to combine.
9
Transfer and spread the mixture into a prepared greased baking dish.
10
In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, 1-2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese and the melted butter.
11
Sprinkle over the cauliflower mixture in the baking pan.
12
Bake for 20 22 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

1784

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 -7 cups fresh cauliflower florets, cooked until firm-tender, and drained very well, 8 ounces medium pasta shells or 8 ounces similar small shell pasta, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Pasta And Cheese Gratin falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Cauliflower Pasta And Cheese Gratin

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