Romanesco Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Romanesco Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
  • 1 small head Romanesco cauliflower, tough parts discarded
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) jar Barilla® Garlic Alfredo Sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) box Barilla® Elbows
  • 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Ground paprika or crushed red pepper (optional)


  1. Remove florets from cauliflower and cut into 1-inch pieces (you should have about 4 cups of florets). Cut core into large sections (you should have about 1 cup of cauliflower core).
  2. In a large pot, bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add salt to taste and the cauliflower core. Return water to a boil, and boil uncovered for about 15 minutes or until cauliflower is very soft.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, drain cauliflower core and transfer to a blender. Add the Barilla Garlic Alfredo sauce and blend until very smooth; transfer to a small saucepan and heat through over medium-low heat.
  4. Meanwhile, return the pot of water to a boil. Add the Barilla Elbows; stir gently. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the cauliflower florets for the last 8 minutes of cooking time; remove from heat and drain well.
  5. Toss pasta and florets with sauce; add cheeses and salt; stir until well combined.
  6. To serve, sprinkle with paprika or crushed red pepper, if desired.

03/30/2018
Romanesco Cauliflower Mac and Cheese, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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