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Recipes - Cauliflower Mac n Cheese

Recipe Name

Cauliflower Mac n Cheese

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Recipe Description

My best attempt at improving the nutrition of mac n cheese.

Quantity	0	Quantity Unit		Servings
Prep Time (minutes)	38	Cook Time (minutes)	30	Ready In (minutes)	68

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Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



7/8	head, large (6-7" dia)	Cauliflower, broken into florets
10 2/3	ounces	whole wheat rotini
1 1/3	tablespoons	butter
1 1/3	tablespoons	olive oil, extra virgin
2 2/3	tablespoons	all-purpose flour
1	quart	milk, 1%
1 1/4	cups, melted	low fat shredded cheddar cheese, extra-sharp
1/2	tablespoon	salt
1/2	tablespoon	black pepper

Steps

Sequence	Step

1	Steam or microwave cauliflower florets until tender. Puree about 1/4 of florets in food processor with about 1/4 cup milk or water until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
2	Bring water to boil in large saucepan, add salt to taste, and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving cooking water. Add cauliflower florets to pasta.
3	Heat milk in small saucepan over low heat. Melt butter and olive oil in medium saucepan. Add flour, whisking to combine. Add heated milk, about 1/2-3/4 cup at a time, whisking well after each addition until smooth.
4	Add about 1/3 of the shredded cheddar cheese to the milk mixture and whisk slowly until the cheese is melted. Repeat until all the cheese has been added and melted.
5	Add pureed cauliflower to sauce, mixing well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6	Pour sauce over pasta and cauliflower and mix well until combined.

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