Cauliflower and Whole Wheat Pasta Gratin

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • 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

View full nutritional breakdown of Cauliflower and Whole Wheat Pasta Gratin calories by ingredient


Introduction

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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    8 cups water
    6 cups raw cauliflower
    2 tsp salt
    8 oz (227.7g) whole wheat pasta
    1/4 c. whole wheat flour
    3 c. skim milk
    1 tsp ground thyme
    3 cloves garlic
    1.5 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar
    1/2 tsp black pepper
    1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
    2 tbsp vegan butter

Directions

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.