Cauliflower, Pasta, and Cheese Gratin |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Get your comfort food fix with this creamy cauliflower, pasta and cheese gratin. Add hot sauce for a little more zip and enjoy with a green salad for a satisfying family-style dinner. Ingredients:
8 cups water |
6 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 1/2 pounds) |
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided |
8 ounces uncooked small seashell pasta |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
3 cups 1% low-fat milk |
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme |
3 garlic cloves, crushed |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese |
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh parmesan cheese |
3/4 cup finely chopped green onions |
2 teaspoons dijon mustard |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
2 (1-ounce) slices white bread |
2 teaspoons butter, melted |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; add cauliflower and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boiling water, and cook 4 minutes or until tender. Remove cauliflower with a slotted spoon, reserving cooking liquid; set cauliflower aside. Bring cooking liquid to a rolling boil. Add pasta, and cook 7 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside.
3. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine flour and milk in a saucepan, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in thyme and garlic; cook over medium heat until thick (about 8 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, cheeses, onions, mustard, and pepper. Combine cauliflower, pasta, and cheese sauce in a large bowl. Spoon the cauliflower mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Place bread in food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form to measure 1 cup. Combine breadcrumbs with butter; sprinkle evenly over cauliflower mixture. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
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