Velveeta Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower Pasta Food

VELVEETA® CHEESY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add sausage and cauliflower; cook 8 to 10 min. or until cauliflower is crisp-tender and golden brown, stirring frequently.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Add pasta and reserved water to sausage mixture; mix lightly. Stir in VELVEETA; cook 3 min. or until completely melted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Sprinkle with parsley.

EASIEST CHEESIEST CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Wash the cauliflower and break into florets.
• Steam until still crisp, but just starting to soften.
• Drain well (let sit in colander for 5 mins.) and place in an ovenproof dish.
• Pour the cream into the bottom of the dish.
• Place enough cheese slices to completely cover on top of the cauliflower.
• Place in the oven, uncovered with whatever else you are making (or at 350-400 degrees) and bake for 15 minutes, stirring every five minutes.
• If the resulting sauce seems too thick, add an extra splash of cream, if too runny, let sit a few minutes.

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200 fan/gas 9. Toss the cauliflower florets, leaves and sliced core with 1 tbsp olive oil in a roasting tin and season. Roast in the oven for 30-40 mins, or until the cauliflower is turning golden and smelling nutty. While it's roasting, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan and add the shallots, sugar and thyme. Cook for 10-15 mins until soft, sweet and caramelised. Add the wine and cook for a few more mins until evaporated. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salty boiling water until just cooked. Drain and set aside.
• For the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a non-stick saucepan over a medium heat with the bay leaf. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 mins or so, until the roux is starting to bubble. Pour in the milk, little by little, stirring with a whisk, until fully incorporated and you have a smooth, lump-free sauce. Cook for about 10 mins until thickened, and then season with nutmeg and black pepper. Next, add the cheese and stir over the heat until it's melted and smooth. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding the vinegar or lemon juice to taste.
• Tip the pasta and shallots into the cauliflower roasting dish, then pour over the cheese sauce and stir so everything is well coated. Sprinkle over the remaining parmesan, reduce the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and bake for 20 mins, or until golden. Remove from the oven and allow to settle for about 10 mins, then serve with a crisp chicory salad.

VELVEETA CHEESE SAUCE FOR CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a small saucepan; remove from heat.
• Blend in the flour until smooth using a wire whisk.
• Return to heat; gradually whisk in the half and half cream; bring to a light boil, keep whisking until the mixture is smooth.
• Add in the cubed Velveeta, and contine to mix with a spoon until cheese is melted.
• Remove from heat.
• Add in the sugar, salt and pepper; mix until combined.
• Pour over the veggies JUST prior to serving.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Note: this recipe may be cut in half if desired.