Healthy Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower
Healthy hidden veggie dinner recipe that kids love! This healthy mac and cheese uses traditional pasta shells and cheese, the secret is in the sauce!
Ingredients
- 500 g pasta shells
- 1 head cauliflower cut into chunks
- 500 ml milk
- 50 g butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 125 g Cheddar cheese grated
- 1 ⁄2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Black pepper to season
- 1 large handful breadcrumbs
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves
- Parmesan for older children and adults leave out for babies
Method
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the pack. When it is al dente, drain and leave aside.
- Cut the cauliflower into florets then add to a steamer and steam for 10 minutes until it is tender.
- Add the cauliflower to a blender with 500ml milk then blend until smooth and creamy.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then whisk in the flour and stir well until it forms a roux (or paste). Whisk in the milk and blended cauliflower and stir well.
- Bring to a bubble, then stir in the cheese, nutmeg, turmeric, and season with black pepper.
- Divide the pasta into either one large baking dish or 2 small dishes. Equally, pour the sauce over the pasta and stir well, then sprinkle over the breadcrumbs and a little extra turmeric.
- Serve the mac and cheese in bowls with a sprinkling of extra toasted breadcrumbs on top.
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