cauliflower alfredo sauce with spaghetti

Juneau, AK
Updated on Mar 26, 2016

This is a very delicious recipe from my favorite Online Chef so this is not my recipe, but I have changed it. I only changed the water to chicken broth. I would have never thought of using cauliflower and making it into in an Alfredo Sauce. Absolutely delicious!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Blend
yield 5-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - cauliflower
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed/you can also add roasted garlic when blending
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon italian herb blend
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes or to taste
  • - salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 4 cups water or chicken broth (broth is best)
  • 1/4-1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese for topping
  • 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil to taste
  • 2 tablespoons any chopped fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, oregano, basil, etc.
  • 14 ounces box spaghetti, cooked and drained

How To Make cauliflower alfredo sauce with spaghetti

  • Step 1
    Cook and stir garlic cloves and 2 tbs olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until lightly browned and fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Add cauliflower, water, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste. Bring broth to a boil, cover, and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 10 min.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, combine bread crumbs, 1/3 cup parmesan cheeses, and 1 tbs olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until cheese has melted and mixture is browned, 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat, sprinkle with salt to taste, and mix in basil' set aside.
  • Step 3
    Add cream to cauliflower mixture and puree in the pot with a stick blender or a food processor until smooth and creamy. Stir in 2/3 cup parmesan cheese until melted; season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Step 4
    Mix in lemon juice with spaghetti and stir in alfredo sauce to coat pasta. Serve topped with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and the seasoned bread crumb mixture.
  • Step 5
    You can use any fresh herb in place of basil, such as thyme, parsley, or oregano. Or just sprig all of them. Chef's Note: You can shredded pieces of chicken breast to the Sauce and you can also use White Cheddar Cheese and A piece of Havarti Cheese instead of using Parmesan.

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Category: Pasta
Ingredient: Pasta
Diet: Kosher
Method: Blend
Culture: American
Keyword: #pasta
Keyword: #fettachini

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