Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 8 ounces cavatappi pasta (dry)
• 2 cups (small chopped cauliflower florets)
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried mustard powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon coarse ground pepper
• 2 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
• 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (freshly shredded (white or yellow))
• freshly chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)