Cheesy Chipotle-Cauliflower Mac

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You'll barely notice the cauliflower in this comforting skillet pasta--it's pureed and mixed into the creamy cheese sauce.

Lauren Grant

Updated on September 19, 2023

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Prep Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

High-Calcium Bone-Health Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

3 cups cauliflower florets
8 ounces whole-wheat fusilli or rotini pasta
1 cup nonfat milk
1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
4 ounces reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
2 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon Ground pepper
1 pinch Paprika

Directions

Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, add water to just below the basket and bring to a boil. Add cauliflower to the basket; cover, reduce heat to medium and steam until very tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta for 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl.
Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor or blender. Add milk, chipotle and adobo sauce; puree until smooth.
Dry the large saucepan. Add oil and heat over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and transparent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until lightly wilted, 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, carefully add the cauliflower mixture and stir to combine. Stir in salt and mustard. Gradually whisk in Cheddar and mozzarella just until smooth, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Pour the sauce over the pasta and gently stir to combine. Garnish with pepper and paprika, if desired.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

447	Calories
15g	Fat
57g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 447
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 57g	21%
Dietary Fiber 9g	30%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 25g	50%
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 32mg	11%
Vitamin A 3161IU	63%
Vitamin C 40mg	45%
Folate 139mcg	35%
Sodium 601mg	26%
Calcium 470mg	36%
Iron 4mg	22%
Magnesium 136mg	32%
Potassium 653mg	14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Cheesy Chipotle-Cauliflower Mac

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