Monster Mac 'N' Cheese
with Cauliflower Brains and Pancetta Zombie Treats
- Wheat
- Milk
Mac ’n’ cheese is always guaranteed to be a mega success at dinnertime, but this recipe is truly a monster hit (and not just because it’s Halloween). It’s got plenty of creamy goodness thanks to béchamel sauce and a blend of Italian cheeses. But there are also cubes of porky pancetta (perfect for pleasing your littlest zombies) as well as brainy cauliflower, which doesn’t just look cerebral but is good for your noggin, too.
Ingredients
4 unit
Scallions
20 ounce
Cauliflower Florets
12 ounce
Cavatappi Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
4 ounce
Pancetta
2 tablespoon
Flour
(Contains: Wheat)
2 cup
Milk
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
1 cup
Italian Cheese Blend
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon
Olive Oil
2 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Wash and dry all produce. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Trim, then thinly slice scallions, keeping greens and whites separate. Toss cauliflower on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in oven until tender, 20-25 minutes.
Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat a large pan over medium-high heat (use an ovenproof pan if you have one). Add pancetta and scallion whites. Cook, tossing, until crisp and browned at edges, 4-5 minutes. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon, keeping as much oil in pan as possible.
Melt 2 TBSP butter in same pan over medium heat, then add flour. Stir constantly until flour loses its raw smell, 1-2 minutes. Slowly pour in 2 cups milk (we sent more), whisking to combine. Stir in chicken stock concentrates and let simmer until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove pan from heat, then stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir cavatappi, pancetta mixture, and ¾ of the cauliflower into sauce in pan. (TIP: If your pan is not ovenproof, transfer mixture to a lightly oiled baking dish at this point.) Scatter remaining cauliflower over top. Bake in oven until bubbly, 5-7 minutes.
Divide mac ’n’ cheese between plates. Garnish with scallion greens and serve.
