# Baked Pasta with Cauliflower

Recipe by [Tomás Ferreira](https://fridge.menu/en/u/tomasferreira)

A comforting baked pasta with cauliflower, béchamel and melted cheese, finished golden under the grill.

Servings: 6 · Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min · Pasta

Contains: gluten, milk

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## Ingredients

- 500 g short pasta
- 1 pcs [cauliflower](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cauliflower)
- 600 ml [béchamel sauce](https://fridge.menu/en/i/b-chamel-sauce)
- 50 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan)
- 150 g [bacon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bacon)
- 300 g [provolone](https://fridge.menu/en/i/provolone)
- [breadcrumbs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/breadcrumbs) — to taste
- 1 clove [garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic)
- 2 tbsp [olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil)
- [salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — to taste
- [butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter) — for greasing

## Steps

1. Rinse the cauliflower thoroughly under running water, remove the leaves and cut into medium-sized pieces.
2. Steam the cauliflower in a steamer basket until tender enough. (10 min)
3. Heat the olive oil in a wide pan, add the crushed garlic and sauté for a few minutes, then remove it and add the cauliflower.
4. Sauté the cauliflower for a few more minutes, season with salt and black pepper.
5. Transfer to a bowl and mash into a cream with a fork or a stick blender.
6. Add the prepared béchamel and Parmesan, and mix until smooth.
7. Bring water to the boil, salt it and cook the short pasta al dente according to the packet instructions.
8. Drain the pasta and immediately combine it with the cauliflower and béchamel cream, then mix.
9. Add the diced provolone and bacon.
10. Grease a baking dish with butter and spoon in the pasta.
11. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and Parmesan over the top.
12. Bake in an oven preheated to 200°C on the grill setting until the top turns golden. (30 min)

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/baked-pasta-with-cauliflower-1qbcl4ex

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