---
title: Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cauliflower-mac-and-cheese-55cce209fd2cb940528b4567
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: medium
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Veggie
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 582
source_chef: "Recipe Development Team"
review_highlights: []
nutrition:
  calories: 913
  protein: 47
  fat: 40
  carbohydrates: 97
  fiber: 9
  sodium: 1136
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Vegetarian%20Recipes/Cauliflower/cauliflower-mac-and-cheese.avif"
---

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a #large pot{} of water with a large pinch of salt to a boil. Once boiling, add @shell pasta{12%oz} and cook for 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain.
HINT: Toss the drained pasta with 1 teaspoon @olive oil{2%tbsp} to prevent it from sticking.

![Step 2](step-2.jpg)
Cut @cauliflower{2%head} into bite-sized florets. Thinly slice @scallions{4%unit}, keeping the greens and whites separate.

![Step 3](step-3.jpg)
Toss the cauliflower on a baking sheet with 2 teaspoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the baking sheet in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and tender.

![Step 4](step-4.jpg)
Make the cheese sauce: heat 2 tablespoons @butter{4%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add the scallion whites to the pan and cook, tossing, for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add @flour{4%tbsp} to the pan and cook, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes. Very slowly whisk @milk{2%cup} into the pan a little at a time until fully combined. Add @veggie stock concentrate{2%unit} to the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer for 1-2 minutes, until thickened. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in @Italian cheese blend{2%cup}. Season with salt and pepper (to taste).

![Step 5](step-5.jpg)
Stir the pasta and 3/4 of the cauliflower into the cheese sauce, then transfer the mixture to a lightly oiled baking dish. Top with the remaining cauliflower, then transfer the dish to the oven to bake for 5-7 minutes, until bubbling.

Toss @arugula{4%oz} in a medium bowl with 1 tablespoon @balsamic vinegar{4%tbsp} and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Garnish the macaroni and cheese with scallion greens and serve alongside the balsamic-arugula salad. Enjoy!