Ingredients and Weight:
- Cauliflower (2 heads, about 2 pounds)
- Gruyère cheese (1 pound, grated)
- Mozzarella cheese (8 ounces, shredded)
- Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
- Marinara sauce (2 cups)
- Olive oil (1/4 cup)
- Italian seasoning (2 teaspoons)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove cauliflower florets and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread cauliflower on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
- While cauliflower is roasting, make the Gruyere sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in Gruyere cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce.
- Top with half of the roasted cauliflower.
- Spread with half of the Gruyere sauce.
- Repeat layers.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 20 grams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and cheesy
- Roasted cauliflower provides a crispy and flavorful texture
- Gruyere sauce adds a delicate and nutty flavor
- Marinara sauce provides a tangy and savory base
User Comments:
- "This dish is absolutely delicious. The cauliflower is tender and roasted to perfection, and the Gruyere sauce is creamy and flavorful."
- "I love the combination of cauliflower and cheese. This dish is a great way to get my veggies in!"
- "This is a surprisingly easy dish to make, but it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant."
- "The roasted cauliflower adds a nice crunch to the dish."
- "The Gruyere sauce is so rich and creamy. It's the perfect complement to the cauliflower."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have Gruyere cheese, you can substitute another type of hard cheese, such as Parmesan or cheddar.
- To make the dish gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.
- To make the dish vegetarian, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.
