CAULI CHEESE MACARONI

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Combining two comfort food favourites, mac 'n' cheese and cauliflower cheese, this is a new classic in the making!

Provided by Charlie Clapp

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

300g macaroni or rigati
1 small cauliflower , cut into florets
50g butter
50g flour
600ml full-fat milk
140g extra mature cheddar , coarsely grated
2 garlic cloves , crushed
50g breadcrumbs
small bunch thyme , leaves picked

Steps:

  • Heat the grill to its highest setting and bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Cook the pasta for 4 mins, then add the cauliflower for a further 8 mins. Drain, reserving 100ml of the cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium pan over a low heat and stir in the flour. Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly until it begins to thicken. Bubble for a few mins, then remove from the heat. Add the cheese, the reserved cooking water and seasoning to taste.
  • Tip the pasta and cauliflower into a large casserole dish and stir through the cheese sauce. Mix together the garlic, breadcrumbs and thyme, and scatter over the top. Grill for 2-3 mins until bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

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