Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta Recipes

CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallot; cook and stir until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add cauliflower, water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until tender, 5-6 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; add 2/3 cup Parmesan and pepper flakes. Process until pureed smooth., Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions for al dente. Drain fettuccine; place in a large bowl. Add cauliflower mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and additional Parmesan.

CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook at a low boil until very tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the cauliflower with a slotted spoon and set aside to drain in a colander, reserving the boiling water for the pasta.
• Add the fettuccine to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions (usually about 10 minutes).
• Make the sauce while the pasta cooks. In a blender, combine the cauliflower with the milk and puree until smooth.
• In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat the butter and garlic until the butter melts. Add the cauliflower puree and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the garlic. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Turn off the heat and stir in the Parmesan.
• Heat a separate skillet over medium-high heat and add some olive oil. Sear the shrimp briefly on both sides until just cooked through.
• Use tongs to remove the pasta from the water and transfer to the skillet with the sauce. Add 1/3 cup pasta water. Turn the heat back to medium and toss to combine until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. Add the shrimp and garnish with the parsley.

CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Boil the water over medium high heat. Add a large pinch of salt.
• Add the cauliflower florets.
• Cover the pot and boil for 5-7 minutes, or until cauliflower is soft.
• With a slotted spoon, add the cooked cauliflower to a blender.
• Add the milk, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper and blend until smooth.
• Toss the cooked pasta with cauliflower alfredo.
• Serve topped with parmesan, and parsley.
• Enjoy!

LIGHTER CAULIFLOWER "ALFREDO" PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Set aside.
• In a large pot, add vegetable broth, water, and cauliflower florets. Boil until cauliflower is tender.
• Drain the cauliflower, reserving 1 cup of the liquid for the next step.
• In a food processor or blender, add cauliflower, reserved cooking liquid, almond milk, parmesan, sautéed onion and garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth. (Depending on the size of your blender, you may need to do this in batches.)
• In a large skillet, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, salt, pepper, and oregano to taste. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and remove from the skillet. Set aside.
• Add asparagus to the skillet and cook.
• Once asparagus has reached your desired doneness, add cooked pasta, the cooked chicken, and the cauliflower sauce. Combine well and heat through.
• Serve topped with fresh parsley.
• Nutrition Calories: 2188 Fat: 180 grams Carbs: 101 grams Fiber: 10 grams Sugars: 10 grams Protein: 47 grams
• Enjoy!

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO

Steps:

• 1. Put the cauliflower, broth, and 1 cup water in a small pot; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is very soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool 5 minutes. Carefully puree cauliflower and all the liquid in a blender until very smooth; set aside.
• 2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, 8 minutes. Drain well, reserving about 1 cup pasta cooking water.
• 3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cauliflower puree and evaporated milk and bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, 5 minutes and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the peas until heated through, 2 minutes. Toss in the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese and about 1/2 cup of pasta water until the noodles are coated but the sauce is still loose. Remove from the heat and toss in the butter, chopped parsley and lemon zest. (If the sauce seems thick, adjust the consistency with the remaining pasta water). Serve immediately sprinkled with chopped parsley.

ALFREDO LASAGNA WITH CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms; saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add pork; cook and stir until crumbly and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in Alfredo sauce and remove from the heat.
• Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl. Add enough water to just cover the bottom of the bowl and cover with a paper towel. Steam in the microwave on high power until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain.
• Assemble lasagna in a 9x13-inch pan by layering 1/3 of the pork sauce, 1/3 of the lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the cauliflower, and 1/4 of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layers twice more, then top with remaining Monterey Jack and Parmesan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and brown on top, 40 to 45 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO

Steps:

• Boil the water over medium high heat. Add a large pinch of salt.
• Add the cauliflower florets.
• Cover the pot and boil for 5-7 minutes, or until cauliflower is soft.
• With a slotted spoon, add the cooked cauliflower to a blender.
• Add the milk, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper and blend until smooth.
• Toss the cooked pasta with cauliflower alfredo.
• Serve topped with parmesan, and parsley.
• Enjoy!

VEGAN CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Add cauliflower, vegetable stock, basil, and rosemary. Cover pan and cook until cauliflower is soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• Pour cauliflower mixture and almond milk into a food processor. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Drain pasta and ladle cauliflower sauce on top to serve.