Name: Superb Rigatoni and Cauliflower Au Gratin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 oz (260 g) rigatoni pasta; 1 medium cauliflower, in florets; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) butter; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil; 2 onions, coarsely chopped; 2 Tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch; 3 cup (750 mL) milk; 1 ¼ cup (300 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese, divided; ½ tsp (2 mL) salt; ½ tsp (2 mL) pepper; ½ tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg; ¼ cup (50 mL) bread crumbs; 2 Tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley

Superb Rigatoni and Cauliflower Au Gratin

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Yields

4 servings

Creamy, crunchy and wonderfully filling. Cauliflower, rigatoni and Parmesan team up to make this speical side.

Courtesy of Dairy Farmers of Canada.

ingredients

oz (260 g) rigatoni pasta

medium cauliflower, in florets

Tbsp (15 mL) butter

Tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil

onions, coarsely chopped

Tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch

cup (750 mL) milk

1 ¼

cup (300 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese, divided

tsp (2 mL) salt

tsp (2 mL) pepper

tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg

cup (50 mL) bread crumbs

Tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley

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directions

Step 1

In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook pasta for 10 to 12 minutes, adding cauliflower florets after 4 minutes. Cook until pasta and cauliflower are tender.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in large pan over medium heat, melt butter, add oil and onions, stirring, until onions are lightly browned. Stir in cornstarch and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk and cook, stirring, until sauce comes to a boil and is thickened.

Step 3

Stir in 1 cup (250 mL) of the cheese, and salt, pepper, nutmeg, drained pasta and cauliflower.

Step 4

Spoon into a buttered 13 x 9 inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs, remaining cheese and parsley over pasta mixture.

Step 5

Place under preheated broiler. Broil until golden brown. Serve immediately.

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