Macaroni and Cheese With Cauliflower

Submitted by Chef #1082664

"From Real Simple"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 12 ounces multigrain elbow macaroni
• 1 head cauliflower, roughly chopped
• 4 slices multigrain bread, torn
• 1⁄2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
• 1 1⁄2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
• percent milk
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F Cook the pasta according to the package directions, adding the cauliflower during the last 3 minutes of cooking time; drain.
2. Meanwhile, pulse the bread in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Add the parsley, 2 tablespoons of the oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and pulse to combine; set aside.
3. Return the pasta pot to medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the onion, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, just until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in the pasta, cauliflower, cheese, sour cream, milk, and mustard.
4. Transfer to a shallow 3-quart baking dish, sprinkle with the bread crumbs, and bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

Reviews

[Kelly Cooks]

There is no measure for the milk so I could not finish this to rate.