Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Cheesy and decadent Mac and Cheese is always a hit, but we’ve reinvented it by adding cauliflower to create a divinely delicious vegetarian dish.
How long will it take?
1 hour 15 minutes
What’s the serving size?
Serves 6
What do I need?
- 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 small brown onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 500 g dried pasta
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
How do I make it?
- Preheat oven to 190C.
- Toss cauliflower with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cauliflower is cooked and golden brown.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan and add onion. Cook over medium heat until the onion has softened. Add garlic and cook for a further minute.
- Add flour to saucepan and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Slowly add milk and whisk to ensure that there are no lumps. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens then remove from heat and set aside.
- Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and add pasta. Cook according to packet directions and then drain and set aside.
- Return sauce to low heat and stir in cheddar and half a cup of parmesan until melted. Season, then add pasta and cauliflower and mix them through so that they are well coated. Pour mixture into a casserole dish and then sprinkle over remaining parmesan.
- Bake for 30 minutes and then remove from oven and serve immediately.
