Roasted Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

• Produce

  • 6 cups Cauliflower florets, small
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3/4 cup Onion
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme, fresh

• Condiments

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 2 cups Elbow macaroni, whole wheat

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 tsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1/2 cup (whole wheat bread crumbs

• Dairy

  • 6 oz 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, reduced fat sharp
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 oz Cream cheese, reduced fat
  • 2 1/2 cups Milk, fat-free
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Description

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Place cauliflower in prepared pan. Drizzle with 2 tsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and toss to coat. Roast 20 minutes or until tender and browned, turning once halfway through. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot, cook macaroni according to directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
• Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to non-stick skillet to sauté onion over medium heat for 3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds.
• Reuse macaroni pot for cheese sauce. Add 2 Tbsp butter to pot and melt. Sprinkle in 2 Tbsp flour and whisk constantly until a paste is formed. Now youre ready to add the milk, a little at a time, while whisking the entire time. Continue to add a little more milk at a time while the sauce begins to thicken and become smooth. Gradually stir in onion mixture and Worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir until slightly bubbly. Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese until melted. Remove from heat and add the cheddar cheese. Stir until just melted.
• Add cauliflower and cooked macaroni to cheese sauce; stir until just combined. Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish.
• In a small bowl combine bread crumbs, grated Parmesan and thyme. Drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil and mix together. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni. Bake 25 -30 minutes and crumbs are golden brown.
• Garnish with fresh thyme. Enjoy!