MACARONI CAULIFLOWER CHEESE BAKE
This is one of Jamie Oliver's quick pasta meals, from his Ministry Of Food cookbook. You can either serve the dish unbaked so it is silky and gooey, or you can grill it so it has a crispy, golden topping. You can add a grated hard-boiled egg, flaked smoked haddock, or cooked prawns if you want.
Provided by Sara 76
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- TO PREPARE YOUR PASTA:.
- Remove the outer green leaves from the cauliflower and discard.
- Slice the end off the cauliflower stalk.
- Cut the head into small florets.
- Halve the thick stalk lengthways then slice thinly.
- Grate the cheddar cheese and parmesan into a large bowl.
- Finely chop the parsley stalks and leaves.
- TO COOK YOUR PASTA:.
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.
- Add the macaroni and all of your cauliflower and cook according to the macaroni packet instructions.
- Place the bowl of cheese over the saucepan and add the creme fraiche.
- Carefully stir every so often until the cheese is smooth and melted.
- If the water boils up underneath the bowl, just turn the heat down slightly.
- Add all the chopped parsley to the melted cheese and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Carefully remove the bowl of cheese using a towel or oven gloves and set aside.
- Drain the macaroni in a colander over a bowl, reserving the cooking water.
- Return the pasta to the pan, pour in the melted cheese and stir.
- It should have a lovely silky consistency, but if it's too thick, add a splas of your cooking water to thin it out a bit.
- At this point you can either serve the macaroni as it is, or finish it under the grill to make it crispy and golden on top.
- To do this, preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Add 150ml of the reserved cooking water to the macaroni, stir in, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Place under the grill until golden and bubbling.
- TO SERVE YOUR PASTA:.
- Divide the pasta between plates or bowls, or place the baking dish in the middle of the table next to a nice green salad and let everyone help themselves.
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Favour John
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was amazing.
Nhlanhla Emmanuel
[email protected]This macaroni and cauliflower cheese bake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and comforting.
Joni Raja
[email protected]This macaroni and cauliflower cheese bake is a great meatless option. It's hearty and satisfying, and it's packed with vegetables.
Pearlie Stephens
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Paul Lekhwaba
[email protected]This macaroni and cauliflower cheese bake is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and so satisfying.
Mohammad Sofikul
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got asked for the recipe.
Beshr Amanie
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my macaroni and cauliflower cheese bake turned out perfectly! It was so delicious and cheesy.
mohona mohona
[email protected]This macaroni and cauliflower cheese bake was a waste of time. It didn't taste good and it was a lot of work to make.
Kwesi Kwesi
[email protected]The cauliflower in this macaroni and cauliflower cheese bake was too crunchy. I think it should have been cooked for a little longer.
MD. RaminMia
[email protected]The cheese sauce in this macaroni and cauliflower cheese bake was too runny. I had to add more flour to thicken it up.
Santosh Chauhan
[email protected]This macaroni and cauliflower cheese bake is a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.
Rishini Kavisha
[email protected]I'm not a fan of macaroni and cheese, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cauliflower added a nice texture and flavor.
ABDULLAHI SALISU
[email protected]This macaroni and cauliflower cheese bake is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I always have some leftover cauliflower after making roasted chicken or cauliflower soup, and this is a great way to use it up.
Harekrishna Patel
[email protected]I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! It's a great meatless option that's still hearty and satisfying.
laura benz
[email protected]This macaroni and cauliflower cheese bake is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night.
Rylan Miranda-Ortez
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese sauce was so flavorful that it masked the taste of the cauliflower.
Musamalik musamalik
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cauliflower in this macaroni and cheese.
Hafeez jokhio
[email protected]I've made this macaroni and cauliflower cheese bake several times now, and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Ghan Tamang
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the picky eaters.
Caiman Londay
[email protected]This macaroni and cauliflower cheese bake was a hit with my family! The cauliflower added a nice twist to the classic dish, and the cheese sauce was perfectly gooey and flavorful.