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fork with cauliflower alfredo

Cauliflower Alfredo

Add grilled chicken and/or sauteed mushrooms and serve with a salad for a complete meal.

Ingredients
  

  • Large head cauliflower or two medium heads
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 4-5 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Pinch of nutmeg optional
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 cups reserved broth
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot with 6 cups chicken broth and place over high heat to boil.
  • Meanwhile, cut cauliflower into small florets and add to pot of heated chicken broth.
  • Boil cauliflower until softened (about 15-20 minutes) after it comes to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions, reserving about 1 cup pasta water.
  • Drain cauliflower, reserving about 2 cups broth.
  • Add cauliflower back to the pot with garlic, about 1 cup broth and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Use an immersion blender and blend mixture until smooth.
  • Add Parmesan cheese and nutmeg and blend again, adding more broth in ½ cup increments for desired creaminess.
  • Thin out sauce with pasta water if necessary.
  • Toss with fettuccine and serve.
    cauliflower alfredo in skillet