| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 25 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- Salt and pepper
- One 1-pound box pasta
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups water or vegetable stock
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary or thyme)
- 1/4 cup dairy-free or vegan Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season generously with salt. Add the pasta and cook for 3 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a large pan over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the cauliflower and onions and saute until starting to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the water or stock, bring to a simmer and simmer until everything is soft, about 3 minutes. Add the nutmeg. Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Toss the pasta with the puree in a medium bowl. Transfer to a baking dish and top with the breadcrumbs, herbs and dairy-free Parmesan. Bake until warmed through and the breadcrumbs are toasted, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 495 |
| Total Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 78 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Protein | 17 g |
| Cholesterol | 4 mg |
| Sodium | 707 mg |
Reviews
My husband knew it was cauliflower, which had him skeptical, but he loved it. We’re in the pandemic, so I was using up stuff in the fridge and I used chicken broth, and put cheddar and parmesan in the topping. The cauliflower “cheese” was amazingly delicious. I am sold!
This was delicious and easy to make. Much healthier than full cheese Mac ‘n Cheese and the family didn’t even know it. Lots of leftovers so half the recipe if you want to finish it in one sitting.
Have been watching Daily Dinners and decided to give this a try. It was delicious- we did not miss the cheese at all. It made good leftovers too.