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Fettuccine is nothing without alfredo sauce, right? You can now make alfredo sauce lighter with my Healthy Alfredo Sauce Made with Cauliflower! I start by boiling up some cauliflower florets until they are fork-tender, and then I blend them with skim milk, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. This sauce is so good, you will not miss the cream. It also means you can have pasta multiple times per week. Try the new way of making alfredo, with my Healthy Alfredo Sauce Made with Cauliflower!
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How Healthy is Cauliflower?
Cauliflower is a delicious, kid-friendly vegetable that is popular in many households. It contains high amounts of fiber and helps aid in digestion. Eating cauliflower promotes a healthy colon, making stomach aches less likely. It also contains high amounts of Folate, which is a nutrient that helps cell growth and development. That means cauliflower is a great snack for expecting moms!
Cauliflower is an amazing and versatile vegetable. Need more cauliflower in your life? Try my Creamy Mashed Cauliflower Recipe!
Ingredients in Healthy Alfredo Sauce Made with Cauliflower
- cauliflower florets
- unsalted butter
- shallot
- minced garlic
- skim milk
- Parmesan cheese
- salt
- black pepper
How to Make Healthy Alfredo Sauce Made with Cauliflower
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook the cauliflower for 6-8 minutes until fork-tender.
While the cauliflower is cooking, heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the butter, shallots, and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant and the shallots are very soft, for about 6 minutes.
Drain the cauliflower and transfer to a blender with the garlic/shallot mixture, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Healthy Alfredo Sauce Made with Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 1/4 cups skim milk
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- pinch black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook the cauliflower for 6-8 minutes until fork-tender.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the butter, shallots, and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant and the shallots are very soft, for about 6 minutes.
- Drain the cauliflower and transfer to a blender with the garlic/shallot mixture, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
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