Cauliflower Penne Gratin Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Penne Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, in bite size pieces; 3 cups uncooked penne; 5 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup flour; 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional); ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; salt; pepper; 3 cups milk, warmed; 2 ½ cups shredded gruyere; ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1 head cauliflower, in bite size pieces
3 cups uncooked penne
5 tablespoons butter
¼ cup flour
2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
salt
pepper
3 cups milk, warmed
2 ½ cups shredded gruyere
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

1
Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 3 qt casserole dish.
2
Cook penne until very al dente (not quite tender enough to eat) about 6-7 minutes, run under cold water, drain and add to casserole dish.
3
Steam cauliflower florets until tender crisp, run under cold water, drain and mix with penne.
4
Melt butter over low heat (add garlic if you like).
5
Whisk in flour until combined and smooth, about 1 minute.
6
Add warm milk slowly, whisking then bring to a boil over medium heat until thickened.
7
Add in nutmeg, salt, pepper and Gruyere cheese until smooth.
8
Pour sauce over the penne/cauliflower mix and stir just a bit to make sure it gets to the bottom.
9
Top with Parmesan and bread crumbs.
10
Bake for about 30-40 minutes until gold and bubbly.
11
Cool 10 minutes before serving.

455

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head cauliflower, in bite size pieces, 3 cups uncooked penne, 5 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup flour, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Penne 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 Penne Gratin

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