Easy Cauliflower Cheese Sauce for Skinny Mac n' Cheese
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Easy Cauliflower Cheese Sauce for Skinny Mac n' Cheese
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Cauliflower Cheese Sauce, yes, you can taste the cauliflower, but you can also taste the creamy and saltiness of the cheese. Toss with pasta!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- 1 small head cauliflower
- 1 cup chicken stock or vegetable broth
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Pour in pasta and cook until al dente.
- While pasta is cooking, cut cauliflower up into large florets and place into shallow dish. Pour chicken stock over cauliflower, cover with plastic wrap, cut slit in the top and microwave 7-9 minutes or until cauliflower is fork tender.
- Drain pasta and set aside.
- Pour cauliflower and cooking stock into high powdered blender and puree completely until smooth. Pour puree into warm pot and place over medium low heat. Sprinkle in cheese and stir to melt gently to create a sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in pasta and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
487kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
428mg
(18%)
Potassium
311mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
450IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
8.6mg
(10%)
Calcium
384mg
(38%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 487kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 311mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 450IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 384mg | 38% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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57 reviews
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