Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Name: Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat penne; 2 cups 1/2-inch cauliflower florets; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 3 cups low-fat milk; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 cup shredded Gruyère, or Swiss cheese; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken, or turkey (12 ounces; see Tip); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, or scallion greens

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"This ooey-gooey pasta dish is a crowd-pleaser for adults and kids alike—think rich and creamy macaroni-and-cheese tossed with cauliflower and chicken. Serve with a spinach salad...."

INGREDIENTS

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8 ounces whole-wheat penne

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2 cups 1/2-inch cauliflower florets

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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

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1/2 cup finely chopped onion

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1/2 cup dry white wine

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3 cups low-fat milk

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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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3/4 teaspoon salt

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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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1 cup shredded Gruyère, or Swiss cheese

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3 cups shredded cooked chicken, or turkey (12 ounces; see Tip)

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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

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2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, or scallion greens

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