Cauliflower Pasta and Cheese Gratin Recipe

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Cauliflower Pasta and Cheese Gratin
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Directions:

  1. Set oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  3. In a heavy-bottomed medium-size saucepan, melt the 1/4 cup butter, whisk in the thyme, nutmeg, fresh garlic, cayenne pepper and black pepper; whisk/mix for 2 minutes.
  4. Add/whisk in the flour, mix for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Slowly add/whisk in the half and half cream; whisk on med-low heat, until a light boil and thick; reduce heat to low, contine to whisk and cook for 3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, add in the grated cheddar, Parmesan cheese, green onion and the Dijon mustard (if using); mix until all the cheese has melted; season with salt and more black pepper to taste.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
  8. Mix together the sauce, cooked pasta and the cooked, drained cauliflower; toss to combine.
  9. Transfer and spread the mixture into a prepared greased baking dish.
  10. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, 1-2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese and the melted butter.
  11. Sprinkle over the cauliflower mixture in the baking pan.
  12. Bake for 20 22 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 560.47 Kcal (2347 kJ)
Calories from fat 344.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.29g 59%
Cholesterol 121.9mg 41%
Sodium 542.02mg 23%
Potassium 580.05mg 12%
Total Carbs 36.56g 12%
Sugars 4.2g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3.44g 14%
Protein 19.21g 38%
Vitamin C 58.3mg 97%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 456.1mg 46%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 140.54 Kcal (588 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.6g 59%
Cholesterol 30.57mg 41%
Sodium 135.91mg 23%
Potassium 145.45mg 12%
Total Carbs 9.17g 12%
Sugars 1.05g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 14%
Protein 4.82g 38%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 97%
Iron 0.4mg 10%
Calcium 114.4mg 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.7
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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