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Cheesy Baked Penne with Cauliflower and Crème Fraîche Recipe

Cheesy Baked Penne with Cauliflower and Crème Fraîche Recipe

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Cheesy Baked Penne with Cauliflower and Crème Fraîche

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-lb head of cauliflower, cored, cut into 1-inch florets
2 large heirloom tomatoes
5 tbsp butter, divided
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
coarse kosher salt
2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups coarsely grated comte cheese (or half gruyere and half fontina; about 9 oz), divided
3/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano , finely grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup creme fraiche
1 tbsp whole grain dijon mustard
10 oz penne (3 1/2 cups)
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (from crustless french bread ground in processor)

Directions:

Cook cauliflower in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Using large sieve, transfer cauliflower to bowl. Add tomatoes to pot; cook 1 minute. Remove from water; peel and dice tomatoes. Reserve pot of water.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and green onions. Cook 1 minute to blend flavors. Remove from heat. Season with coarse salt and pepper.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour and stir 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in cream. Cook until sauce thickens, whisking occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add 2 cups Comté cheese; whisk until melted and sauce is smooth. Whisk in 1/2 cup Parmesan, then crème fraîche and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Return reserved pot of water to boil. Add pasta and cook until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; return pasta to same pot. Stir in cauliflower mixture and sauce.
Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Spoon in half of pasta mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 cup Comté cheese. Top with remaining pasta mixture and 1/2 cup Comté cheese. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in small skillet. Add breadcrumbs and toss to coat. Remove from heat; mix in 1/4 cup Parmesan. Sprinkle crumbs over pasta. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake pasta uncovered until heated through and bubbling, about 35 minutes.
*Sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	385.63 Kcal (1615 kJ)
Calories from fat	257.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.61g	44%
Cholesterol	68.47mg	23%
Sodium	259.75mg	11%
Potassium	319.14mg	7%
Total Carbs	17.29g	6%
Sugars	4.1g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.9g	16%
Protein	13.2g	26%
Vitamin C	48.3mg	81%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	67.4mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	155.44 Kcal (651 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.53g	44%
Cholesterol	27.6mg	23%
Sodium	104.7mg	11%
Potassium	128.64mg	7%
Total Carbs	6.97g	6%
Sugars	1.65g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.57g	16%
Protein	5.32g	26%
Vitamin C	19.5mg	81%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	27.2mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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