Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta
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Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta
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This Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta is a lightened up version of a traditional Alfredo pasta. I'm all about a healthier alternative now and then.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 large cloves garlic minced
- 5-6 cups cauliflower florets
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ cup milk either regular milk, unflavored and unsweetened nut milk
- 1 lb fettuccine
- Parmesan Cheese
- Fried sage to garnish
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once it starts to get lightly brown, add the red pepper flakes and garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant and the butter is browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook for 8 minutes until fork tender. Once tender, use a slotted spoon and transfer the cauliflower to a Vitamix blender. Add ½ cup of the cooking water and the red pepper and garlic brown butter mixture. Blend until smooth. If it’s still thick, stream in a few tablespoons of milk at a time until smooth and thin. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and transfer back into the pot. Add the cauliflower sauce and toss to combine. Season with salt, pepper and parmesan and serve with fried sage.
Notes
- If you really want to make this healthy - feel free to also cook extra cauliflower to mix in with the pasta, use half whole wheat and half regular pasta, or even a protein-packed pasta like one made from chickpeas.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
380kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
488mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
354IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 354IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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