Baked Macaroni with Caramelized Cauliflower and Two Cheeses (yum!)
Okay. So this is really delicious. How delicious is it, you may ask? Well if you notice in the servings I wrote that it makes either four small or two large portions. When I first put it in the oven I looked at it and thought it would easily serve four, but when it came out it was so delicious I ate half of it.
Anyhow, as usual this is just a guide...use different ingredients or interchange them. I just happened to have some cauliflower in my cooler I needed to use up. You can also multiply this recipe, or make extra because leftovers are equally good.
Baked Macaroni with
Caramelized Cauliflower and Two Cheeses
Make four small or two large servings
1 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons olive oil
½ head cauliflower, sliced
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crushed hot pepper
1 tomato sauce
2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
2 ounces grated Parmesan
Preheat an oven to 400F. Boil the
macaroni al dente, drain it, and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a
large heavy skillet, then add the cauliflower and onion. Cook the
vegetables for about 5 minutes, or until they begin to brown. Add the
garlic and hot pepper; cook a couple minutes longer. Stir in the
tomato sauce, bring it to a boil and simmer it for a minute or so,
then remove the pan from the heat. Carefully fold in the macaroni and
most of the cheese. Sprinkle the remainder of the cheese across the
top of the macaroni, then bake it for about 15 or 20 minutes, or
until the macaroni is thoroughly heated and the top is brown and
crispy.
Comments