Superb Rigatoni and Cauliflower Au Gratin

Course Side Dishes
Prep. Time 10 mins
Cooking Time 15 mins
Yields 2 to 4 servings

2 3/4 milk product serving(s) per person

Preparation
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Preparation

What You Need

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 cups (750 ml) milk

1 1/4 cups (300 ml) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese, divided

1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt

1/2 tsp (2 ml) pepper

1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground nutmeg

1/2 cup (50 ml) bread crumbs

2 tbsp (30 ml) finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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.

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.

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

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

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

Tips

The mellow flavours of the cauliflower and onions are a great complement to the pasta. And it's real easy to make!

James Barber

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 401 Calories
Protein: 23 g
Carbohydrate: 50 g
Fat: 12 g
Fibre: 4.4 g
Sodium: 576 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 38 % / 423 mg
Folacin: 89 %
Thiamin: 50 %
Vitamin B12: 50 %
Riboflavin: 38 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.

2 out of 3 Canadians are not getting enough milk products every day. Discover the multiple benefits of milk products and learn more about the recommended number of servings.
Getenough.ca

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