mhmm monday

With the cooler days starting to arrive, there is a good feeling about going back to comfort foods in the kitchen.    All recipes shared from this website are tried, tested and true from the kitchens of women just like me.  It's my favourite go to when looking for great new recipes.

Tortellini and Cauliflower Bake 

Ingredients:
4 cups cauliflower, cut bite size
1 (350 g / 12 oz) package tortellini of choice
1 (280 g/ 10 oz) package fresh spinach
1 1/2 cups combination of mozzarella, cheddar and Monterrey Jack Cheese
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
freeze dried basil

Cheese Sauce:
3 Tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 Tbsp flour
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups combination of mozzarella, cheddar and Monterrey Jack Cheese
1 tsp freeze dried basil

Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
In the meantime, in a saucepan, melt butter, stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring.
Add flour, stirring in with whisk, gradually adding the milk and stirring until smooth. Add salt, cheese and basil and continue stirring until bubbly. Set aside.
To boiling water in large pot, add cauliflower and bring to boil again, then add tortellini.
Bring to boil once more, cooking cauliflower and tortellini 5 minutes, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
Drain and transfer pasta and vegetables into 2.5 liter /quart oven proof dish.
Pour cheese sauce over top and mix in. Top with grated cheese and tomatoes. Sprinkle with extra basil.
Bake at 375 F for 20 - 30 minutes. Serves 5
Enjoy!

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