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Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Andrew Fowler

Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cauliflower cut into small florets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt for cauliflower
  • 6 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 tbsp fine salt for pasta water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt for sauce
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 6 oz white cheddar cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 1 tsp unsalted butter for the dish

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Toss cauliflower with oil and its 1/2 teaspoon salt; roast on sheet 20 to 25 minutes until browned and tender.
  2. Meanwhile, cook macaroni in large pot with tablespoon salt until just tender; drain. Grease 2-quart dish.
  3. Melt butter in saucepan; whisk flour 1 minute and gradually add milk. Add sauce salt and pepper; simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat; add cheddar.
  4. Fold pasta and cauliflower into sauce; transfer to dish. Add Parmesan; reduce oven to 375°F.
  5. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until bubbling with lightly golden edges. Rest 5 minutes.