CAULIFLOWER MAC & CHEESE

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Combine cauliflower cheese with macaroni and thyme for a comforting pasta bake that only takes 10 minutes to prepare

Provided by Katy Gilhooly

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cauliflower (about 800g/1lb 12oz), cut into small florets
1 tbsp olive oil
½ small pack thyme , leaves picked
300g macaroni
50g butter
50g plain flour
2 tsp mustard powder
700ml semi-skimmed milk
140g cheddar , grated
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated
50g macadamia nuts , roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Toss the cauliflower with the oil and half the thyme, and spread out on a large non-stick baking tray. Roast for 20 mins until softened and golden brown. Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the macaroni following pack instructions. Drain.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, stir in the flour and mustard, and cook for 2 mins. Remove from the heat and gradually whisk in the milk and remaining thyme. Return to the heat and cook for 4-5 mins, whisking all the time, until you have a thick, smooth sauce. Remove from the heat for 2 mins, then stir in the cheddar and half the Parmesan.
  • If the macaroni is sticking together, pour a little boiling water over it, then drain and add to the sauce with the cauliflower. If the sauce is a bit thick, add a splash more milk. Tip into a large, shallow baking dish, sprinkle over the remaining Parmesan and top with the macadamias. Bake for 20 mins until cooked through and bubbling at the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 898 calories, Fat 45 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 78 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

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