Cauliflower Pancetta Mac & Cheese
Everyone has their own favorite spin on the classic mac and cheese, but prepare to make room on your roster for this one. When it comes to cooking, a little pancetta makes everything better. Reduced-fat milk and cauliflower make this comfort food winner just a bit more virtuous.
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Ingredients
4 ounce
Pancetta
1 head
Cauliflower
2 unit
Scallions
2 tablespoon
Flour
(Contains Wheat)
8 ounce
Italian Cheese Blend
(Contains Milk)
1 unit
Veggie Stock Concentrate
4 ounce
Milk
(Contains Milk)
6 ounce
Shell Pasta
(Contains Wheat)
Not included in your delivery
2 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains Milk)
1 tablespoon
Olive Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of water with a large pinch of salt to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta to the water and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain. HINT: Toss the drained pasta with 1 teaspoon olive oil to prevent it from sticking.
Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Thinly slice the scallions, keeping the greens and whites separate.
Toss the cauliflower on a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the baking sheet in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and tender.
Heat a medium pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and scallion whites to the pan and cook, tossing, for 4-6 minutes until the pancetta is crispy. Set aside, leaving as much oil in the pan as possible.
Make the cheese sauce: heat 2 tablespoons butter in the same pan over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour into the butter and cook, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes. Very slowly whisk the milk into the pan a little bit at a time until combined. Add the stock concentrate to the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer for 1-2 minutes, until thickened. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper (to taste).
Stir the pasta, pancetta mixture, and ¾ the cauliflower into the cheese sauce, then transfer mixture to a lightly oiled baking dish. Top with the remaining cauliflower, then transfer dish to the oven to bake for 5-7 minutes, until bubbling.
Garnish the macaroni and cheese with scallion greens and enjoy!
