Creamy cauliflower Alfredo with fettucine

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    412 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Creamy cauliflower Alfredo with fettucine

The creamiest cauliflower Alfredo sauce is so good, you'll never know it has no cream in it. The perfect vegetarian family dinner recipe.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 3 cups cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 cup stock
  • 1 cup milk
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 500 g (1lb) pasta cooked + cooking water reserved.
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium high heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and allow to cook until soft and translucent.
  3. Add the cauliflower, stock and milk then season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  4. Allow to simmer until the cauliflower is tender, approximately 10 minutes. 
  5. Transfer the sauce to a blender (or use a stick blender) and blend until smooth. You might need to add a splash more milk or stock, depending on the desired thickness.
  6. Return the sauce to the pan and add the cheese. Allow the Parmesan to melt into the sauce. 
  7. Add cooked pasta and a splash of the pasta cooking water and toss to combine. Serve topped with more Parmesan.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 412kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 536mg (22%) Potassium 447mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 520IU (10%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 204mg (20%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 412kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 536mg 22%
Potassium 447mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 520IU 10%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 204mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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