dinner · american
Creamy Cauliflower Mac with Sweet Peas & Cheddar
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Instructions
1
Bring a large pot of water with half a teaspoon of kosher salt to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Add cauliflower florets to the boiling water, cooking uncovered for 3 minutes until beginning to soften.
3
Stir macaroni pasta into the same pot, boiling uncovered with cauliflower for 7 minutes until pasta is tender.
4
While pasta boils, shred cheddar cheese on a box grater and measure whole milk, butter, and seasonings.
5
Carefully scoop out half a cup of starchy pasta water, then drain pasta and cauliflower together in a colander.
6
Transfer tender cauliflower back into the warm pot with butter, whole milk, garlic powder, paprika, remaining salt, and pepper.
7
Mash cauliflower vigorously with a potato masher for 2 minutes until broken down into an ultra-smooth velvety puree.
8
Reduce heat to low, folding shredded cheddar cheese into the pureed cauliflower until completely melted into a glossy sauce.
9
Stir the drained macaroni, frozen peas, and a splash of reserved cooking water into the creamy sauce for 2 minutes.
10
Divide the rich, comforting cauliflower mac and sweet peas between shallow bowls, letting cool for two minutes before serving.
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