| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy, Vegetables | Dujour09, New | 6 | servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 1/2 | c | Butter |
| 1/2 | c | Unbleached white flour |
| 1 | qt | Milk; heated |
| 1 1/2 | tb | Dijon mustard |
| 1 | pn | Nutmeg; preferably freshly |
| ; grated | ||
| Salt and pepper to taste | ||
| 1/4 | c | Vegetable oil |
| 4 | c | Chopped onions |
| 3 | Garlic cloves; minced or pressed | |
| 1/2 | c | Fresh basil; chopped, (2 |
| ; teaspoons dried) | ||
| 1 | lg | Head cauliflower; cut in florets |
| 6 | Ripe tomatoes; chopped or 3 cups | |
| ; canned tomatoes, | ||
| ; drained and chopped | ||
| 3 | tb | Fresh lemon juice |
| 1 | lb | Medium pasta shells |
| 1 | c | Freshly grated Parmesan cheese; (2 1/2 ounces) |
| 1 1/2 | c | Shredded mozzarella or mild provolone; (6 ounces) |
| ; cheese | ||
| Seasoned bread crumbs |
INSTRUCTIONS
BECHAMEL SAUCE To prepare the Bechamel sauce, melt the butter in a heavy saucepan on medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour, whisking or stirring constantly, until a smooth pasteis formed. Add the heated milk slowly, a cup at a time, continuing to whisk until the sauce begins to thicken. Add the mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper and let the sauce thicken further on low heat. Remove from heat and cover. Saute the onions, garlic, and basil in oil. When the onions are translucent, add the cauliflower and saute for 5 minutes or more. Add the tomatoes and simmer until the cauliflower is tender. Cook the pasta al dente and then drain. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, the sauteed vegetables, and the lemon juice. Mix in the Bechamel sauce. Put half of the pasta mixture in an oiled baking dish. Sprinkle on half of each of the cheeses. Add the rest of the pasta mixture and then the rest of the cheese. Top with seasoned bread crumbs and bake covered at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes and then uncovered for about 15 minutes or until bubbling and golden on top. Yield: 6 servings CHEF DU JOUR WYNELLE STEIN SHOW #DJ9507 Copyright, 1987, Vegetable Kingdom, Inc., New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant, Ten Speed Press, All rights reserved. Busted and entered for you by: Bill Webster Converted by MM_Buster v2.0m. Converted by MC_Buster. Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.
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