Cauliflower Mac ‘n’ Cheese
CATEGORIES
INGREDIENTS
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 pound whole wheat pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded shard cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
DIRECTIONS
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the cauliflower and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. transfer the florets with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
- In the same boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente then drain in a
- colander. Add the pasta to the cauliflower.
- 2)While the pasta is working, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the milk and chicken broth and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese. Whisk in the mustard and season with pepper. Stir the cheese sauce into the pasta and cauliflower. Yum-o!