Easy family dinner ideas got better with creamy cauliflower & leek sauce, buttery garlic mushrooms & cheddar cheese on linguine to make Cheddar Mushroom Linguine.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Author Gina Kleinworth
Ingredients
2-1/2 - 3cupscauliflower florets
1leek - washedends trimmed- sliced down the middle & chopped
3cupswater
1tbspminced garlic
2tbspbutter
1/2cupcrimini mushrooms
1/2cupmilk
1small box linguini noodles
1/2cupSargento Sharp Cheddar Cheese- fine cut
salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Combine water, cauliflower & chopped leek pieces in a medium saucepan
Cover & cook over medium 7-10 minutes or until pieces are fork tender- do not drain
In a large stockpot- prepare linguini noodles to package directions - drain & set aside but keep warm
Combine garlic, butter & mushrooms in a small skillet & saute over medium heat until mushrooms are slightly softened but garlic has not browned. - Remove from heat
Use a slotted spoon & transfer cauliflower & leeks to the blender
Add 1/2 cup reserved cooking water, milk, salt & pepper
Blend on high for 2-5 full minutes or until it reaches the consistency you are looking for (you can leave a little thicker or blend until smooth)
Remove blender blade & stir in your buttery garlic mushrooms & cheese