Cauliflower & Noodles

InCauliflower Recipes

This is my all time favorite way to enjoy cauliflower.  As a kid, this was the dish I requested on my birthday each year!  It can be made with frozen or fresh cauliflower.

Ingredients
  1. 1/2 box spaghetti
  2. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  3. 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  4. 1/2 head of Tuttle’s cauliflower (or about 1 1/2 cups of little pieces)
  5. 1 small can tomato sauce
  6. 1 can of diced tomatoes (with oregano added is the one I use)
  7. 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  8. 2 T olive oil
Instructions
  1. Wash cauliflower and cut into small florets.
  2. Place cauliflower in skillet with 2 Tbs of water. Cover and steam until cauliflower is tender. Add more water if necessary.
  3. Cook spaghetti while preparing sauce.
  4. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce to cauliflower (drain any excess water before adding).
  5. Cook on medium heat until sauce is thicker and cauliflower is done.
  6. Mix together in a bowl both types of cheese.
  7. Take 1/2 of cheese mixture and mix with drained noodles along with 2 T olive oil.
  8. Pour noodles into 9 by 9 by 9 inch pan.
  9. Top with cauliflower sauce.
  10. Sprinkle remaining cheese mixture on top.
  11. Cover and bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted.