Winter recipe: Cauliflower & Broccoli Mac & Cheese

July 2022

A healthy twist on a popular favourite comfort food, this meal is perfect for a cold winter’s day.

Recipe courtesy of Eat Well Tasmania.

INGREDIENTS

·         One head of broccoli, roughly chopped

·         One head of Cauliflower, (leaves trimmed and cut into small florets)

·         250 grams macaroni pasta

·         1 1/4 cups milk

·         2 cups grated cheddar (or any leftover cheese)

·         2 cups grated Parmesan (finely)

·         1 clove garlic (crushed)

·         2 tablespoons rosemary leaves (chopped)

·         50 grams unsalted butter (melted)

·         Salt and pepper to season

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 200 Celsius. In a large saucepan place the macaroni with about 2 cups of salted boiling water (just enough to cover completely). Cook for 8-10 minutes.

Place chopped cauliflower and broccoli into a steamer and cook until tender. Once cooked drain and place all the broccoli and half the cauliflower mix into the pasta. Set aside the other half of the cauliflower to cool.

Once cool, blend the butter, half the cauliflower, garlic and cheddar cheese until smooth and combined.

Add the cauliflower mixture to your pasta and broccoli, add a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring to coat.

Transfer the macaroni mixture into a medium sized ovenproof baking dish.

Sprinkle top with grated parmesan cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden and crunchy.

ENJOY!!