Creamy cauliflower pasta bake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.

Step 2

Cut the cauliflower florets into bite size pieces then add to a roasting tray.

Step 3

Drizzle over a few tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Place in a hot oven and allow to roast for 20-30 minutes until caramelized and tender.

Step 5

While the cauliflower is roasting, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente.

Step 6

Make the béchamel sauce according to recipe instructions. I often add extra spices like paprika, nutmeg, mustard and cayenne. Cauliflower likes spices and I think all of those work well with cheesy recipes.

Step 7

To assemble, combine the drained pasta with the béchamel sauce, roasted cauliflower and grated/shredded cheese.

Step 8

Transfer to a suitable baking dish or skillet then top with more cheese and place in the oven to bake for 10-15 minutes until hot and bubbling.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes then serve.