Cauliflower Caprese Casserole

Serves: 4 - 6 

Ingredients	Qty	Prep
Cauliflower	1 large	florets
Onion	1 large	chopped
Cherry tomato	1 pint	halved
Tofu/Sausage	1 box	optional
Tomato sauce	15 oz
Tomato paste	3 tbsp
Heavy cream	1/2 cup
Parmesan cheese	1/2 cup
Mozarella cheese	8 oz
Smoked paprika	1/2 tsp
Red chili flakes	to taste
Basil	to taste	fresh or dried
Sugar	1 tsp
Pepper	to taste

Method:

• In a 3qt pan, fry onion in oil until translucent 
• Optionally add shredded tofu/sausage and fry till browned 
• Add tomato paste and cook till it turns dark while deglazing as needed
• Add tomato sauce, cream, Parmesan cheese, pepper, sugar, red chili flakes, basil, and smoked paprika and bring to boil
• Meanwhile toss cauliflower florets with salt and microwave till half done
• Add half the shredded mozzarella, steamed cauliflower, and half the chopped tomatoes
• Adjust salt & spices to taste
• Transfer into an oven dish (use the biggest baking dish) and top with remaining cheese and then tomatoes on top
• Bake for 30 minutes at 350 F
• Broil for 1 minute if you want golden crust
• Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving
• Serve with ciabatta/baguette/garlic bread on the side

Note:

Serves 6 with tofu/sausage and serves 4 without.