cauliflower alfredo sauce with spaghetti
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
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Step 1Cook 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.
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Step 2Meanwhile, 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.
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Step 3Add 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.
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Step 4Mix 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.
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Step 5You 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
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Pasta
Diet:
Kosher
Method:
Blend
Culture:
American
Keyword:
#pasta
Keyword:
#Alfredo sauce
Keyword:
#Spaghetti Sauces
Keyword:
#fettachini
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