Best 2 Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce Recipes

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Cauliflower alfredo sauce is a creamy, cheesy sauce made with cauliflower instead of heavy cream. It's a healthier alternative to traditional alfredo sauce, but it's just as delicious and versatile. Cauliflower alfredo sauce can be used on pasta, chicken, vegetables, or even pizza. It's also a great way to sneak more vegetables into your diet. In this article, we'll share some of the best recipes for cauliflower alfredo sauce, so you can enjoy this delicious and healthy sauce at home.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

VEGAN CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO SAUCE



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This is a low-fat, vegan alternative to pasta with Alfredo sauce.

Provided by soyfreeveg

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 head cauliflower, stemmed and chopped
1 ½ cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat rotini pasta
½ cup almond milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.5 calories, Carbohydrate 97 g, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 13.7 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 215 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO SAUCE



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     condiment

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 pound fettuccine noodles
1 cup 2 percent milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, lightly smashed
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan
Olive oil, for searing the shrimp
15 to 20 peeled medium shrimp
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: For the best results, use a head of cauliflower that is fresh and firm. Avoid heads that have any brown or yellow spots.
  • Roast the cauliflower properly: Roasting the cauliflower before adding it to the sauce helps to bring out its natural sweetness and flavor. Make sure to roast the cauliflower until it is tender and slightly browned.
  • Use a high-powered blender: A high-powered blender is essential for getting a smooth and creamy sauce. If you don't have a high-powered blender, you can use a regular blender, but you may need to blend the sauce for longer.
  • Add the cream and cheese gradually: Adding the cream and cheese gradually helps to prevent the sauce from curdling. Be sure to stir constantly while adding these ingredients.
  • Season to taste: Once the sauce is made, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower Alfredo sauce is a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional Alfredo sauce. It is made with simple ingredients and can be easily made in under 30 minutes. This sauce is perfect for pasta, vegetables, or chicken. Its creamy, cheesy flavor is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's also healthy and delicious, give cauliflower Alfredo sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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