Baked Cauliflower with Creamy Cheese Sauce and Tomato-Anchovy Sauce
Baked Cauliflower with Creamy Cheese Sauce and Tomato-Anchovy Sauce
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Ingredients:
For the Cauliflower:
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- 1 cauliflower
- 3 lemon slices
- Sprigs of dill
- Salt to taste
For the Creamy Cheese Sauce:
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- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
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- 2 tablespoons flour
- 250 ml milk
- Salt to taste
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- Black pepper to taste
- Nutmeg to taste
- Parmesan cheese (amount depending on taste)
- Rosemary (to taste)
- Mozzarella cheese (150-200 grams)
For the Tomato-Anchovy Sauce:
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- 1 tomato, finely chopped
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- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Canned anchovies (3-4)
- Several sprigs of dill
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- 1 pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Black pepper to taste
- A little bit of salt
Instructions:
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- Cook the Cauliflower:
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- Cut the cauliflower into florets.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add lemon slices, sprigs of dill, and salt to taste.
- Add the cauliflower florets and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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- Prepare the Creamy Cheese Sauce:
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- In a saucepan, melt a bit of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
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- Add 2 tablespoons of flour and stir constantly to form a roux.
- Gradually add 250 ml of milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and chopped rosemary to taste, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
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- Assemble the Cauliflower Bake:
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- Preheat the oven to 200°C (350°F).
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- Place the cooked cauliflower florets in a baking dish.
- Pour the creamy cheese sauce over the cauliflower.
- Sprinkle with 150-200 grams of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
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- Prepare the Tomato-Anchovy Sauce:
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- In a bowl, combine the finely chopped tomato, minced garlic, canned anchovies, chopped dill, and finely chopped pepper.
- Add 2 tablespoons of sour cream, black pepper, and a little bit of salt.
- Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
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- Cook the Cauliflower: