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Description
A creamy and flavorful cauliflower Alfredo sauce that’s lighter than traditional Alfredo but just as delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cauliflower (about 4 cups chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Cut cauliflower into florets and steam until tender (about 10 minutes).
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add steamed cauliflower, milk, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using).
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or food processor.
- Simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Toss with cooked pasta or zucchini noodles.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add ¼ cup cream cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezes well—reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Pasta Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg