Cavolfiore gratinato con besciamella

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: grana padano

💰Cheaper: pecorino

Grana padano is a similar cheese with a slightly milder flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch can thicken without gluten.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

Preheat the oven.

Prepare the cauliflower by cleaning and cutting it into florets.

Boil the cauliflower in salted water until tender, then drain.

In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour to create a roux, cooking for a few minutes.

Gradually add the milk to the roux, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.

In a baking dish, layer the boiled cauliflower, then pour the béchamel sauce over it.

Sprinkle with provola, parmesan, and breadcrumbs on top.

Drizzle with olive oil and bake until golden brown and crispy.

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