Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta
A creamy and delicious pasta recipe featuring cauliflower as a healthier alternative to traditional Alfredo sauce. Quick and easy!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz pasta of your choice
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the cauliflower in a large pot of boiling water until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- In a blender, combine cooked cauliflower, sautéed garlic, plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Toss the pasta with the cauliflower Alfredo sauce, adding reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.