Cauliflower fettuccine Alfredo is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pasta dishes. Made with cauliflower instead of wheat flour, this dish is low in carbohydrates and high in nutrients, making it a great choice for those following a low-carb or gluten-free diet. The creamy Alfredo sauce, made with butter, cream, Parmesan cheese, and spices, adds a rich and flavorful touch to the cauliflower fettuccine. Whether you're looking for a healthier version of your favorite pasta dish or simply want to try something new, cauliflower fettuccine Alfredo is a must-try recipe.
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CAULIFLOWER FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Dr. Oz recommended cauliflower sauce in place of Alfredo. A little cream, red pepper, and garlic can be added for flavor. Let me know if you have any suggestions to improve color or taste. Garnish with more Parmesan cheese if desired.
Provided by tlcampbell
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower to steamer, cover, and steam until tender, about 20 minutes. Cool cauliflower until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shallot until translucent, about 10 minutes. Pour chicken stock over shallot; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and cool, about 15 minutes.
- Stir cauliflower into shallot mixture; blend using a hand blender until sauce is smooth and silky. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the fettuccine, bring water back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Toss pasta with sauce in a bowl until evenly coated. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 231.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CAULIFLOWER AND PEAS
Steps:
- In a medium pot, bring milk and broth to a rapid simmer. Add cauliflower and cook, covered, until just tender, 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer 3 cups cauliflower to a bowl. Cook remaining cauliflower (4 cups), covered, until soft, 6 to 8 minutes longer. Transfer soft cauliflower to a blender with 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, and 1 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth; pulse in heavy cream.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain and return pasta to pot. Stir in butter, cauliflower puree and florets, and peas. Add pasta water if necessary to create a creamy sauce that coats the pasta. Season with salt and pepper and serve with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
ZUCCHINI FETTUCCINE WITH CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO AND PEAS
If you know me, then you should expect peas in my pasta dishes. I created this dish using my favorite combination of vegetables! This dish is super delicious. I bet adding chicken or shrimp to this dish would be very good. Due to my new love for turmeric, I decided to add some into this dish. Yum. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Provided by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 39m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place cauliflower in a pot with water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain; transfer to a food processor.
- Cut zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Transfer garlic to the food processor, reserving oil in the skillet. Add almond milk, lemon juice, flax seeds, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, turmeric, and sriracha sauce to the food processor; blend until smooth.
- Heat reserved oil in the skillet. Toss in zucchini noodles; cook and stir using tongs, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add peas; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer zucchini noodle mixture to a large bowl. Pour in almond milk sauce and toss to combine. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 551.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
Tips:
- Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to cook the cauliflower fettuccine. This will help to ensure that the noodles cook evenly and don't stick together. - Be careful not to overcook the cauliflower fettuccine. It should be cooked until it is tender-crisp, but still has a slight crunch to it. - If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a food processor to grate the cauliflower into thin strands. - Be sure to season the cauliflower fettuccine well with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or Italian seasoning, to taste. - If you want a richer sauce, you can add a cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the Alfredo sauce. - Garnish the cauliflower fettuccine Alfredo with fresh parsley or chives before serving.Conclusion:
- Cauliflower fettuccine Alfredo is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pasta Alfredo. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also low in carbohydrates and calories. - This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It can also be served as a side dish or appetizer. - With its creamy Alfredo sauce and tender-crisp cauliflower noodles, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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