Creamy Cauliflower Rigatoni
with Cheesy Crumbs
Cooking time
25 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
870 /serving
Follow the trail of cheesy crumbs to a satisfying family supper. Sprinkling an easy mix of toasted panko, cheddar and scallions over hearty pasta adds extra-special texture, while cooking cauliflower in the same pot as rigatoni means extra-easy clean up.
We will send you:
- 1 Head of cauliflower
- 120g Baby greens (lettuce mix, baby spinach, kale or arugula)
- 2 Scallions
- 450g Rigatoni
- 30g Panko
- 90ml Cold-pressed Italian vinaigrette
- 30ml Vegetable demi-glace
- 180ml Heavy cream
- 90g Grated aged cheddar
- 10g Garlic & Sweet Pepper spices (sugar, garlic, red pepper bell, vinegar powder, yeast extract, green pepper bell, salt, canola oil, paprika, cellulose, turmeric, Cayenne pepper, citric acid)
Contains: Milk • Wheat
You will need:
Large high-sided pan
Medium pan
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
2 tbsp Butter
Total Fat
41 g
Saturated Fat
20 g
Sodium
540 mg
Total Carb
106 g
Sugars
8 g
Protein
25 g
Fibre
8 g
Preparation
Start the pasta
- Remove the core of the cauliflower; cut the head into bite-size florets.
- In a large, high-sided pan, combine the demi-glace and 4 cups water; bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta, cauliflower, spices and S&P; stir gently to separate.
- Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 to 13 min., until al dente.
- If the sauce dries up before the pasta is al dente, add ¼ cup water at a time.
Mise en place
- Meanwhile, thinly slice the scallions crosswise.
Make the cheesy crumbs
- In a medium pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high.
- Add the panko and toast, stirring often, 1 to 2 min., until golden brown.
- Transfer to a bowl to cool.
- Add ⅓ of the cheese, ½ the scallions and S&P; stir well.
Finish the pasta
- To the pan of pasta, add the cream and remaining scallions. Cook, stirring often, 1 to 2 min., until combined.
- Off the heat, add the remaining cheese, 2 tbsp butter and S&P; stir well.
Make the salad & serve
- In a large bowl, combine the baby greens and vinaigrette.
- Divide the pasta between your plates.
- Garnish with the cheesy crumbs.
- Serve the salad on the side. Bon appétit!
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