Creamy Cauliflower Capellini

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4.8

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    292 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Vegetarian

Creamy Cauliflower Capellini

A wonderfully fast dinner with a serving of vegetables that pleases little eaters. Cauliflower can be boiled in advance, or cooked quickly in the pasta water.

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Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup light cream
  • 2 cups cooked cauliflower florettes
  • 1/3 cup ricotta
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground white pepper
  • 1 pinch fresh nutmeg
  • 200 g capellini pasta (half a standard package)
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Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Heat the cream in a medium saucepan and add the cooked cauliflower. Simmer the cream for a minute or two until the cauliflower is heated.
  3. Add cream and cauliflower to a blender and puree until smooth. Add the ricotta and blend again. Return the puree to the pan. Whisk in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Keep sauce hot while you cook the pasta.
  4. Boil the capellini for 3 minutes or according to package directions. Set aside 1/4 cup of the hot pasta water.
  5. Drain pasta, then toss with the creamy cauliflower sauce and the hot pasta water. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 187mg (8%) Potassium 301mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 295IU (6%) Vitamin C 24.1mg (27%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 187mg 8%
Potassium 301mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 295IU 6%
Vitamin C 24.1mg 27%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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

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