Ingredients
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1/2 head cauliflower
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1 (8 oz) pkg ham steak
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4 oz shredded white cheddar cheese
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2 cloves garlic
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2 green onions
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12 oz elbow macaroni
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1/2 (16 oz) pkg frozen peas
Steps
1
Chop the cauliflower and add to food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, stopping and scraping bowl occasionally. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil on high. Finely dice the ham. Grate the cheese. Finely chop the garlic. Thinly slice the green onions.
2
To pot, add the macaroni and cook to al dente according to package directions. Two minutes before done, add the peas and cauliflower.
3
With a fine-mesh strainer, drain pasta and cauliflower mixture, reserving ½ cup cooking water. Return pasta mixture to pot and heat on medium-high. Add reserved pasta water, garlic, green onions, ham, and Cheddar, mixing to combine and melt cheese. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
