Description
Indulge in the creamy richness of Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce—a healthier twist on a classic favorite. This sauce blends tender cauliflower and roasted garlic into a velvety texture, providing an irresistible flavor that elevates your pasta dishes and more. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at dinner parties, this versatile sauce can be drizzled over pasta, used as a pizza base, or enjoyed as a dip for vegetables. With just 20 minutes from prep to plate, experiencing gourmet taste at home has never been easier. Plus, it’s customizable for various dietary preferences, making it a must-try recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cauliflower head (4 cups of florets)
- 7 cloves roasted garlic
- ½ cup broth or water reserved from cooking the cauliflower
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
- Dash of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cut cauliflower into florets and cook in a large pot of water or broth until tender.
- Once cooked, transfer cauliflower to a baking sheet to cool slightly.
- In a blender, combine cooled cauliflower, roasted garlic, reserved liquid, and cheese (or nutritional yeast). Blend until smooth; adjust consistency with additional liquid if necessary.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately over pasta or store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg