When you’re in a hurry and need to feed the kids fast, try this One Pot Cheesy Cauliflower Pasta recipe, only 5 ingredients and ready in less than 15 minutes!

This recipe has been my go-to on really busy days recently. When I haven’t had time to prep or shop for a meal for the kids, I’ve been turning to this simple but delicious one pot dinner that the kids have been wolfing down!

It’s a little bit like a healthy mac and cheese I suppose which is probably why they have been loving it!

This Homemade Mac & Cheese made in the slow cooker is a firm family favourite and I know that as long as the cheese tastes are there then they won’t shy away from it!

We absolutely love a one pot recipe and what’s even better, if this one is one of our hidden veg recipes too!

The recipe uses these packs of frozen cauliflower. I get them from Tesco but I think other supermarkets sell them too. You can even make your own by blitzing fresh cauliflower in a food processor.

Pro Tip

If you are making your own frozen cauliflower packs or cauliflower rice, then I’d recommend using the freshest cauliflower that you can.

The older the cauliflower is, the stronger the taste becomes!

By using really fresh cauliflower and freezing it quickly it will be much easier to introduce it into meals without that overwhelming odor that would be sure to put anyone off!

I find them really handy to have in the freezer for quick and easy recipes like this.

You could also make your own Frozen Veggie Packs which are a cheaper way to have veggies on hand.

Then add them to meals like bolognese, curries or even to a traditional mac and cheese.

Adding small amounts of veg in this way to a regular main meal is great for getting some added nutrition into picky eaters without the battles!

The cauliflower in this recipe ends up getting mixed into the pasta and sauce and is barely noticeable. My kids certainly don’t notice it and gobble a whole bowl up. Great for fussy eaters!

The other ingredients are also cupboard and fridge staples for me – pasta, stock cube, creme fraiche and grated cheese.

The crème fraiche and the cheese combine together really well to make a super easy cheese sauce. Without the hassle of standing by the hob for ages like you would when making a traditional cheese sauce!

Check out the recipe card at the bottom for ingredient amounts and full instructions.

Ingredient Substitutions

1. Gluten Free pasta will work just fine in this recipe.

2. Creme Fraiche can be substituted for cream cheese.

3. To make this recipe dairy free simply use dairy free creme fraiche (Oatly have a nice one) and cheese.

4. You can add some extra vegetables to this recipe. Frozen peas or corn are always good. Or even diced broccoli or brussels sprouts if your kids don’t mind a hint of green.

Can I Make It Vegan Friendly?

Yes!

Replace the cheddar cheese with a vegan cheese and the crème fraiche with a vegan friendly alternative.

Oatly do a vegan friendly crème fraiche which is available in the larger supermarkets.

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