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Spicy mac n cheese with roasted cauliflower

12
Points®
Total Time
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Spice lovers will delight in this hot take on a creamy, cheesy classic, served with a serving of veg to keep you feeling fuller for longer.

Ingredients

Cauliflower

800 g, cut into small florets

Miso paste

1½ tbs

Vegetable stock

150 ml

Smoked paprika

1 tsp

Dry pasta

250 g, elbow variety

Reduced fat oil spread

3 tsp

Plain flour

3 tsp

Skim milk

280 ml

Mustard

2 tsp

Light tasty cheese

40 g

Light mozzarella cheese

40 g

Grated parmesan cheese

30 g

Sriracha sauce

1 tsp

Ground cayenne pepper

1 tsp

Fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 tbs, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Arrange cauliflower in a shallow-sided baking tray lined with baking paper. Mix miso paste and 1½ tablespoons stock in a small bowl until smooth and combined. Pour over cauliflower. Sprinkle with half the paprika and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Bake cauliflower for 20 minutes, or until cauliflower is lightly browned on top.
  2. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water according to packet instructions.
  3. Meanwhile, mealt spread in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually pour in milk and remaining stock, stirring in between each addition. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened. Stir in mustard, cheeses, sriracha, cayenne and remaining paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Drain pasta and add to cheese sauce.
  4. Divide mac n cheese among 4 bowls. Divide cauliflower among bowls and sprinkle with parsley to serve.

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