Description
A delightful dish that combines rich flavors with a smooth texture, offering a lighter alternative to traditional Alfredo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste (freshly cracked, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the chopped cauliflower florets to the saucepan and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
- Once the cauliflower is tender, transfer the mixture to a blender. Add the nutritional yeast, almond milk, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- In the same pot you used for the pasta, return the drained fettuccine. Pour the creamy cauliflower sauce over the pasta and toss to combine, ensuring that each strand is well coated. Heat gently over low heat if needed to warm through.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm it in a pan over low heat, adding a splash of almond milk to loosen the sauce.
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of smoked paprika to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending and Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta, Vegan Pasta, Healthy Alfredo, Cauliflower Sauce