Super Cheesy Cauliflower Pasta Bake
with Plant-Based Basil Pesto & Cherry Tomato Salad
- Milk
- Sulphites
- Almond
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Cashew
- Sesame
- Fish
- Eggs
- Soy
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
- Wheat
- Gluten
Golden, oozey and irresistibly crispy, this cauliflower pasta bake is pure comfort food bliss! Packed with both Parmesan and Cheddar cheese, a touch of plant-based basil pesto and served with a bright cherry tomato salad, it’s a creamy-crunchy dream come true.
Ingredients
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 packet
Balsamic Glaze
(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Sesame, Fish, Eggs, Soy, Milk)
1 packet
Roasted almonds
(Contains: Almond)
1 packet
Penne
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Soy)
1 packet
Cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 packet
Mixed Salad Leaves
1 packet
Plant-Based Basil Pesto
(Contains: Cashew May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Sesame, Fish, Eggs)
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1
Cauliflower
1 packet
Cherry Tomatoes
2
Radish
Not included in your delivery
1 drizzle
olive oil
Nutrition
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Preheat oven to 220ºC/200ºC fan-forced.
• Chop cauliflower (see ingredients), including stalk, into small florets.
• Place cauliflower on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with half of the garlic & herb seasoning and toss to coat.
• Spread out evenly, then roast until tender and brown around edges, 20-25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil.
• Cook penne in the boiling water, over high heat, until ‘al dente’, 12 minutes.
• Drain penne and return to saucepan.
TIP: ‘Al dente’ pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
• When cauliflower is done, to the saucepan with cooked penne, add cream, grated Parmesan cheese, the remaining garlic & herb seasoning, roasted cauliflower and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Transfer creamy pasta to a baking dish. Drizzle over plant-based basil pesto, then sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
• Bake until cheese is melted and golden, 10-12 minutes.
• While the pasta is baking, thinly slice radish. Halve cherry tomatoes. Roughly chop roasted almonds.
• In a medium bowl, combine mixed salad leaves, tomatoes, radish, almonds and balsamic glaze. Season to taste.
• Divide super cheesy cauliflower pasta bake between plates.
• Serve with cherry tomato salad. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Customers loved this dish, with one calling it "one of the best recipes" they've had from HelloFresh.
- Ease of prep: The use of cauliflower in pasta was praised as inspiring, encouraging customers to try it more often.
- Suggestions: Consider doubling the cheese quantity on top for an even cheesier bake.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers reheated well, making this a great option for multiple meals.
