Cauliflower and Whole Wheat Pasta Gratin
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
8 cups water6 cups raw cauliflower2 tsp salt8 oz (227.7g) whole wheat pasta1/4 c. whole wheat flour3 c. skim milk1 tsp ground thyme3 cloves garlic1.5 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar 1/2 tsp black pepper1 cup seasoned bread crumbs2 tbsp vegan butter
Preaheat oven to 400 degrees
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, add cauliflower and 1 teaspoon of salt to boiling water, and cook 4 minutes or until tender. Remove cauliflower with a slotted spoon, reserving cooking liquid; set cauliflower aside. Bring cooking liquid to a rolling boil. Add pasta, and cook 7 minute or until al dente; drain and set aside.
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine flour and milk in a saucepan, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in thyme and garlic; cook over medium heat until thick (about 8 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in 1 teaspoon salt, cheese, and pepper. Combine cauliflower, pasta, and cheese sauce in a large bowl. Spoon the cauliflower mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs and melted margerine on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Serves 6, 1.5 cups each.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DECLANSMAMA.
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, add cauliflower and 1 teaspoon of salt to boiling water, and cook 4 minutes or until tender. Remove cauliflower with a slotted spoon, reserving cooking liquid; set cauliflower aside. Bring cooking liquid to a rolling boil. Add pasta, and cook 7 minute or until al dente; drain and set aside.
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine flour and milk in a saucepan, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in thyme and garlic; cook over medium heat until thick (about 8 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in 1 teaspoon salt, cheese, and pepper. Combine cauliflower, pasta, and cheese sauce in a large bowl. Spoon the cauliflower mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs and melted margerine on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Serves 6, 1.5 cups each.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DECLANSMAMA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 295.7
- Total Fat: 7.5 g
- Cholesterol: 8.6 mg
- Sodium: 1,442.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 39.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
- Protein: 18.7 g
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