Preparation time is 10minutes
Cook time is 30minutes
Total time is 40minutes
Serve is for 4 people
Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
9 Ingredients
- 375grams Woolworths penne rigate
- 1/2 cauliflower head, leaves intact, cut into large chunks
- 50grams butter
- 1 brown onion, diced
- 200grams shortcut bacon, diced
- 2tablespoons plain flour
- 2 cups milk
- 125grams fresh mozzarella, grated
- 1/4 punnet sage
Description
There's nothing more comforting than a golden topped cheesy cauliflower bake. This is sure to become a family favourite.
Method
Step 1 of 4
Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water for for 14 minutes, adding cauliflower and leaves in the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain. Return to pan.
Step 2 of 4
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring, or until softened. Add bacon and cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring, or until golden.
Step 3 of 4
Reduce heat to low. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring, or until a bubbling paste forms. Gradually add milk for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, or until thickened slightly. Add half of the mozzarella and stir for 1 minute or until melted.
Step 4 of 4
Add milk mixture to pasta mixture, then stir to combine. Transfer mixture to a 22 x 32cm roasting pan. Scatter over remaining mozzarella, arrange sage on top, then bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Serve.
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