Creamy Cauliflower Capellini
User Reviews
4.8
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
292 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Creamy Cauliflower Capellini
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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
- 2/3 cup light cream
- 2 cups cauliflower florets cooked
- 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper freshly ground
- 1 pinch nutmeg fresh
- 200 g capellini pasta (half a standard package)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 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.
- 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.
- Boil the capellini for 3 minutes or according to package directions. Set aside 1/4 cup of the hot pasta water.
- 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
(6%)
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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4.8
8 reviews
Excellent
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