Cheat’s Cauliflower Cheese with Asparagus

Steps

• Step 1

  Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan

• Step 2

  Remove the leaves from the cauliflower before cutting out the base

• Step 3

  Cut the cauliflower in half, and then cut each half into 2, so you are left with 4 slices that are approximately 2cm thick

• Step 4

  Combine the olive oil with the minced garlic and brush on each cauliflower before seasoning with freshly ground black pepper

• Step 5

  Put the cauliflower onto a baking tray and cover with foil before putting in the oven to roast for 12 minutes

• Step 6

  Take out of the oven and remove the foil before turning the heat down to 200C/180C fan and cooking for a further 8 minutes

• Step 7

  Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan to a high heat and cook through the asparagus spears with a little olive oil and black pepper

• Step 8

  Remove the cauliflower for the second time. Turn each piece over before topping each one with 2 slices of prosciutto, 1 tbsp crème fraiche and ¼ of the gruyere cheese

• Step 9

  Return to the oven for approximately 8 minutes, or until the cauliflower is completely tender and the cheese has melted

• Step 10

  For the last few minutes, add the spinach leaves to the pan with the asparagus and saute down until wilted

• Step 11

  Serve the cauliflower straight away with the asparagus and spinach