Cheesy Baked Penne with Cauliflower and Crème Fraîche

Ingredients

  • 1 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound head of cauliflower, cored, cut into 1-inch florets
  • 2 large heirloom tomatoes
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • Coarse kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 cups coarsely grated Comté cheese (or half Gruyère and half Fontina; about 9 ounces), divided
  • 3/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 cup crème fraîche*
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 10 ounces penne (3 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (from crustless French bread ground in processor)
  • Description

    Cauliflower Is A Nice Surprise And Crème Fraîche Adds Some Tanginess To This Inventive Version Of Macaroni And Cheese.

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