Cauliflower and Cheese Pasta Recipe

For meal the whole family will enjoy try this cheesy cauliflower pasta bake.

INGREDIENTS

• 150g macaroni
• 1 small cauliflower, cut into small florets
• 2 cups (500ml) Devondale Full Cream Long Life Milk
• 2 tablespoons Devondale Dairy Soft Spread
• 1/4 cup (35g) plain flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup (120g) shredded Devondale Tasty Cheese
• 1 cup (100g) shredded Devondale Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/4 cup chives, chopped
• 150g ciabatta or Turkish bread, torn into small pieces
• 60g Devondale Dairy Soft Spread, extra, melted
• 1 garlic clove, crushed

METHOD

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 200C. Grease a 10-cup (2.5L) ovenproof dish. Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water for 3 mins. Add the cauliflower and cook for a further 8-10 mins or until pasta is al dente and cauliflower is tender. Drain. Return to pan.
• Step 2
  Meanwhile, combine the milk, spread, flour and nutmeg in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, for 4-5 mins or until the mixture boils and thickens. Season. Combine the tasty cheese and mozzarella in a large bowl.
• Step 3
  Add the sauce, half the chives and half the cheese mixture to the pasta mixture. Stir gently to combine. Pour into prepared dish. Toss the bread, extra spread, garlic, and remaining chives and cheese mixture in a medium bowl. Sprinkle over the pasta. Bake for 15-20 mins or until golden.