Three-Cheese Macaroni

We made this on Saturday when my boyfriend was over. We wanted to have something he would enjoy and wouldn't completely destroy my mom and I's lower calorie eating. I got the recipe from foodnetwork.com. We served the macaroni with bratwursts and steamed broccoli. I didn't change anything about the recipe and it turned out delicious. My boyfriend didn't even notice there was cauliflower in the dish.

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

1 large egg

1 12-ounce can evaporated whole milk

Pinch of cayenne pepper

Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 1/3 cups grated muenster cheese (4 ounces), plus 4 deli-thin slices (1 ounce)

1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (1 ounce)

1/2 head cauliflower, cut into small florets (4 cups)

4 cups medium pasta shells (9 ounces)

Directions:

1.Whisk the egg, evaporated milk, cayenne, nutmeg, and salt and black pepper to taste in a bowl. Toss the grated cheeses in a separate bowl.
2.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until almost falling apart, about 7 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add the pasta to the same water and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Preheat the broiler.
3. Combine the egg mixture and the grated cheeses in the empty pot and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the cheeses melt and the sauce begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and add the cauliflower. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth and light (you can also use a regular blender). Stir in some of the reserved pasta water until creamy.
4. Toss the pasta in the sauce; season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a shallow casserole dish and top with muenster slices. Broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Per serving (about 1 1/3 cups): Calories 403; Fat 17 g (Saturated 10 g); Cholesterol 85 mg; Sodium 517 mg; Carbohydrate 41 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 20 g