Cacio e Pepe Cauliflower Gratin
Cacio e Pepe Cauliflower Gratin transforms the Roman cheese-and-pepper classic into a baked dish with tender cauliflower under a rich, peppery Pecorino and provolone sauce brightened by lemon. It’s savory, gently spicy from black pepper, and layered with nutty cheese notes. Serve as a cozy side for roast meats or as a vegetarian main with a crisp salad.
- Prep20 min
- Cook35 min
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish. Put the cauliflower florets into the prepared baking dish.
- 2
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with the garlic, pepper, and salt. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Gradually stir in the flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Gradually stir in the Pecorino and provolone cheeses until melted. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower in the baking dish.
- 3
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish with additional lemon zest and pepper.
- Calories 280.0 kcal Moderate
- Protein 16.51 g Good Source
- Carbs 12.07 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.27 g High
- Saturated Fat 11.19 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 57.98 mg Moderate
- Sodium 610.69 mg High
- Fiber 3.16 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.4 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 467.1 mg Good Source
- Iron 0.53 mg Low Source
- Potassium 286.7 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 132.88 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 48.1 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.8 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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