Ingredients

  • 1 12 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 12 lb farfalle pasta, cooked as per package directions (bow tie pasta)
  • 3 lbs cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets (about 8 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 (370 ml) cans evaporated milk
  • 2 cups white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 12 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Method

  • Combine breadcrumbs and cheddar cheese in a small bowl.
  • Reserve.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Grease a 9 x 13 (3L) baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add cauliflower and cook for about 5 minutes until crisp tender.
  • Drain well and pat dry.
  • Heat 1 tbsp (15mL) oil in a large skillet, onion, garlic, sage and cauliflower.
  • Cook on medium high heat until cauliflower starts to brown, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Place cooked pasta and cauliflower mixture in large bowl.
  • Reserve.
  • Heat remaining 2 tbsp (30mL) oil in medium saucepan, add flour and cook over low heat stirring for 1-2 minutes.
  • Whisk in milk and bring to a boil, lower heat and cook for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  • Add 2 cups (500mL) of cheddar cheese, parmesan and mustard, stirring until melted.
  • Stir into reserved mixture.
  • Pour into prepared dish.
  • Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven 35-40 minutes or until golden and bubbling.