Pasta al cavolfiore salutare: il segreto di un irresistibile ragù!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat spaghetti

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole wheat spaghetti adds fiber.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for sautéing.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is dairy-free and lighter.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

Meanwhile, chop cauliflower into small florets.

Steam cauliflower until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

Add cheddar cheese, mustard powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; stir until cheese is melted.

Combine cooked spaghetti and steamed cauliflower in the cheese sauce; mix well.

Transfer to a baking dish and top with bread crumbs and a drizzle of olive oil.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F until golden and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes.

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