Creamy Healthy Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce Recipes

HOW TO MAKE CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove all the leaves from the cauliflower and wash thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt.
• Start by carefully cutting through the tough core of the cauliflower.
• Chop into florets. All roughly the same size.
• Crush the garlic cloves.
• Heat oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat. Add in the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, until it starts to soften.
• Add in the cauliflower florets and water/vegetable broth.
• Cover and bring to a boil; once the florets start to boil reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes or until fork-tender.
• Remove the florets with a slotted spoon and place them in a food processor or blender, reserving the liquid. Add the milk and blend until smooth. Add more liquid if needed to reach your desired consistency.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour the cauliflower Alfredo sauce back into the pan.
• Stir in cooked spaghetti. Serve immediately and enjoy!

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a medium sauce pan to medium high heat, add cauliflower florets and water. Cover.
• Steam cauliflower until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
• Remove cauliflower from pan, place into a blender.
• In blender add, along with the cauliflower add, milk, parmesan, parsley, nutmeg, black pepper, and cream cheese. Blend until smooth, should be like a puree (consistency of real Alfredo sauce)
• Serve over a bed of noodles.
• Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.

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.

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.

EASY VEGAN CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add cauliflower and vegetable broth; cover with lid and simmer over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Place cauliflower mixture in a blender. Add nutritional yeast, salt, lemon juice, and soy sauce; blend until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.