BAKED ZITI WITH CAULIFLOWER AND GRUYERE

Steps:

• In a small frying pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
• Add the bread crumbs and stir and toss to coat evenly; set aside.
• In a heavy saucepan, melt the remaining butter over low heat.
• Add the flour and cook, whisking, until a smooth paste forms, about 4 minutes.
• Slowly whisk in the hot milk and cook, stirring often, until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 15 minutes.
• Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grindings of pepper.
• Add the gruyere cheese and stir until melted, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the parmesan, remove from the heat, and cover to keep warm.
• Preheat the broiler; position a rack 8 inches from the heat source.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil.
• Add the pasta and cauliflower and stir well.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, according to package directions.
• Drain the pasta and cauliflower and return to the pot.
• Add the cheese sauce and toss to coat evenly.
• Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a baking dish.
• Sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs.
• Broil until the surface is bubbling and golden, about 5 minutes, then serve.