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Creamy Cauliflower Rigatoni Cheese

Creamy Cauliflower Rigatoni Cheese

with Balsamic Glazed Rocket
Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyUpdated on March 30, 2026
Calories
857 kcal
Protein
32.7g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Celery
  • Sulphites
  • Mustard
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

120

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

300

Cauliflower Florets

1

Dried Oregano

180

Rigatoni Pasta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

10

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

10

Dijon Mustard

(Contains: Sulphites, Mustard)

75

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

12

Balsamic Glaze

(Contains: Sulphites)

20

Wild Rocket

Not included in your delivery

20

Butter

2

Plain Flour

325

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kcal)857 kcal
Energy (kJ)3584 kJ
Fat42.7 g
of which saturates22.1 g
Carbohydrate82.3 g
of which sugars11.2 g
Protein32.7 g
Salt2.5 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Grater
Medium Saucepan
Baking Tray
Colander
Bowl

Instructions

Get Prepped
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt for the pasta.
Grate the Cheddar cheese.

Roast the Cauliflower
2

Halve any large cauliflower florets, then pop onto a baking tray.
Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle over the dried oregano. Toss to coat, then spread out in a single layer.
When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden and tender, 15-20 mins. Turn halfway through.

Cook the Pasta
3

Meanwhile, add the rigatoni to your pan of boiling water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

Start the Sauce
4

While the pasta cooks, heat the oil for the roux (see ingredients for amount) in a large saucepan on medium-high heat.
When the oil is hot, stir in the flour and cook until it forms a paste, 1-2 mins - you've made a roux!
Gradually stir in the water for the sauce (see ingredients for amount), vegetable stock paste and Dijon mustard, then bring to the boil and simmer until thickened, 1-2 mins.

Combine and Stir
5

Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the creme fraiche, then remove from the heat.
Add the Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
Stir the cooked pasta and roasted cauliflower through the sauce with a splash of water to loosen if you feel it needs it.

Finish and Serve
6

When ready, pop the rocket into a bowl. Drizzle with a little oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
Share the cauliflower rigatoni cheese between your bowls and serve the rocket alongside, drizzled with the balsamic glaze. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the creamy, cheesy taste, though some found it bland and suggested adding more herbs or spices for extra flavour.
  • Ease of prep: Generally easy to make, but some struggled with the roux; consider providing more detailed instructions for sauce preparation.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding breadcrumbs for a crunchy topper, or try steaming the cauliflower instead of roasting for a softer texture.
  • Portions: Generous portion sizes noted; some found it rich and filling, while others suggested it could serve more than two.
  • Texture: Roasted cauliflower adds a nice crunch, but a few preferred it softer; experiment with cooking times to suit your preference.
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