Three-Cheese Macaroni Recipe

• Level: Easy
• Yield: 6 servings
• Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories 403 Total Fat 17 grams Saturated Fat 10 grams Cholesterol 85 milligrams Sodium 517 milligrams Carbohydrates 41 grams Dietary Fiber 2 grams Protein 20 grams
• Total: 32 min
• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 17 min

• 1 large egg
• 1 12-ounce can evaporated whole milk
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/3 cups grated muenster cheese (4 ounces), plus 4 deli-thin slices (1 ounce)
• 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
• 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into small florets (4 cups)
• 4 cups medium pasta shells (9 ounces)

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Whip up this Easy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese a comforting twist on a classic that sneaks in veggies for a guilt-free indulgence. Melty cheeses and tender cauliflower florets make every bite pure bliss. Ready to impress your family?

1. Whisk together the egg, evaporated milk, cayenne, nutmeg, and salt and black pepper to taste in a bowl. Place the grated cheeses in a separate bowl.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until nearly tender, about 7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the pasta to the same water and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Preheat the broiler.
3. Combine the egg mixture and the grated cheeses in the empty pot and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the cheeses are melted and the sauce starts to thicken. Remove from the heat and stir in the cooked cauliflower. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth and creamy (a regular blender works too). Stir in some of the reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
4. Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce; season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a shallow casserole dish and top with the muenster slices. Broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Photograph by Kate Mathis
Courtesy of Recipe Iseasy Magazine