Ingredients

4 Servings

Meat & Seafood

  • Pork Back Ribs 2 1/2 lb

Dry Goods

  • Macaroni 1 cup

  • All Purpose Flour 1/4 cup

Produce

  • Garden Fresh Thyme 1 sprig

  • Fresh Chives 1 Tbsp

  • Garlic Cloves 4

  • Fresh White Cauliflower 1 head

Spices

  • Kosher Salt 3 1/2 tsp

Dairy & Eggs

  • Heavy Cream 1 cup

  • Muenster Cheese 1 cup

  • Unsalted Butter 2 Tbsp

  • Whole Milk 1 cup

Pantry

  • Black Pepper 2 pinches

  • Olive Oil 1/4 cup

Preparation

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 425F. Line two sheet pans with foil.

    Connect Oven
  2. Bake Ribs

    Season ribs on all sides. Bake for 45 minutes, bone side up.

    • 1/2 Tbsp Kosher Salt
    • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
    • 2 1/2 lb Pork Back Ribs
    • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  3. Cook Pasta

    Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain pasta & set aside.

    • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
    • 1 cup Macaroni
    • 3 cups Water
  4. Cook Cauliflower

    Toss or coat cauliflower & garlic with olive oil. Season with salt. Bake for 25 minutes.

    • 1 head , small florets Fresh White Cauliflower
    • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
    • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
    • 2 , sliced Garlic Cloves
  5. Start Mac & Cheese Sauce

    In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add in flour and whisk until mixture is light brown in color. Gradually add in milk & heavy cream & whisk until smooth. Add thyme & garlic. Stir constantly over low heat for 10 minutes, until thickened or coats the back of a spoon.

    • 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
    • 1 cup Whole Milk
    • 1 sprig Garden Fresh Thyme
    • 2 , smashed Garlic Cloves
    • 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
    • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  6. Flip Ribs

    Remove sheet pan from oven. Flip ribs bone-side down and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.

    • 2 1/2 lb Pork Back Ribs
  7. Finish Mac & Cheese Sauce

    Turn off heat, remove garlic & thyme. Add cheese, salt, pepper, & chives. Fold in cooked macaroni.

    • 1 Tbsp , minced Fresh Chives
    • 1 pinch Black Pepper
    • 1 cup Macaroni
    • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
    • 1 cup , shredded Muenster Cheese
  8. Serve & Enjoy!

    Pair with good music.

Nutrition

  Amount per
serving
Daily value percentage
Calories 1000 kcal  
Total Fat 66 g 85%
Total Saturated Fat 29 g 147%
Unsaturated Fat 37 g  
Cholesterol 205 mg 69%
Sodium 2450 mg 110%
Total Carbohydrate 41 g 15%
Fiber Total Dietary 4 g 15%
Sugars Total 8 g  
Excellent Source: Protein 51 g 103%
Excellent Source: Vitamin C 71 mg 80%
Good Source: Calcium 395 mg 30%
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By Innit Culinary Team