Combining two comfort food favourites, mac 'n' cheese and cauliflower cheese, this is a new classic in the making!
Ingredients
- 300g macaroni or rigati
- 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
- 50g butter
- 50g flour
- 600ml full-fat milk
- 140g extra mature cheddar, coarsely grated
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 50g breadcrumbs
- small bunch thyme, leaves picked
Method
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Heat the grill to its highest setting and bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Cook the pasta for 4 mins, then add the cauliflower for a further 8 mins. Drain, reserving 100ml of the cooking water.
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Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium pan over a low heat and stir in the flour. Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly until it begins to thicken. Bubble for a few mins, then remove from the heat. Add the cheese, the reserved cooking water and seasoning to taste.
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Tip the pasta and cauliflower into a large casserole dish and stir through the cheese sauce. Mix together the garlic, breadcrumbs and thyme, and scatter over the top. Grill for 2-3 mins until bubbling.