Mac and Cheese with Purple Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 12 Ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 Head White, Yellow, or Purple Cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 3 Tbsp Butter, plus more for greasing baking dish
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 2 Cups milk
- 2 1/4 Cups Cheddar Cheese, grated & divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees,
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. In the last 3 minutes add the cauliflower (The directions on the wholewheat pasta that I used called for a cooking time of 10-12 minutes. The pasta should be al dente, so I cooked it for 7 minutes, added the cauliflower and drained the water off after 10 minutes total).
- Drain the pasta and cauliflower and place in a large bowl.
- In a small heavy bottomed saucepan melt 3 tbsp of the butter.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the milk in a slow stream and whisk to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 3 minutes stirring occasionally .
- Add 2 cups of the grated cheese and stir until melted.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir to combine.
- Place in a buttered baking dish (approximately 11 x 7 inches).
- Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese over the pasta with cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes and serve.
- (Can be prepared the night before, refrigerated and baked the next day.)
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 270mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g
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