When in doubt, make pasta! Isn’t that the mantra that many of us rely on? Whether you’re a student away from home, a busy parent or just an Italian food lover, pasta is something we gratefully turn to (especially during tough times). It’s no surprise, considering that pasta is so easy to put together. You can make sauces from the simplest ingredients and flavor them with all kinds of herbs. When it comes to classic pasta sauces, White Sauce Pasta (sometimes called Pasta Alfredo) is an eternal favorite. But are you looking for a new way to enjoy this type of pasta? Then you must try Creamy Cauliflower Pasta!
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If you’re one of those people who hates to have vegetables in their pasta, don’t give up just yet. Creamy Cauliflower Pasta is actually quite tasty, with the added benefit of being healthier than the original. This pasta primarily uses cauliflower to make the white sauce instead of flour. Milk And cheese. You can add the latter too if you want. But if you’re trying to cut down on dairy products or want to add more vegetables like cauliflower to your diet, then this pasta is just right for you! Cauliflower, rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, has many health benefits. Vitamin C, Vitamin K, potassium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus – cauliflower has it all! It is also an excellent source of antioxidants. Cauliflower is said to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. It is believed that it also helps in weight loss as it keeps you full for a long time.
Even if you’re not looking for healthy pasta options, this cauliflower pasta adds a different flavor to a dish you’ve probably tried a hundred times before. Apart from making the sauce, you can roast garlic and cauliflower florets together and later add them to your pasta.
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How to Make Creamy White Sauce Cauliflower Pasta
Boil it and keep ready any pasta of your choice. Remember to keep a cup of broth to cook with later. To make white sauce, you have to boil cauliflower florets in salted water. After it is sufficiently soft, keep about two cups of water and drain the rest. Cutting Garlic cloves and fry them in olive oil or butter until golden brown. Put the cauliflower with the garlic in a blender. Add some (optional) of the cooking water and milk. Blend the ingredients until you get a thick yet smooth sauce. In a saucepan, fry the garlic again. Add the sauce and seasonings of your choice along with some of the pasta broth. Keep stirring so that the chutney is not sticky. Add cooked pasta to the pan and mix well. Add more broth if necessary. Cover the pan with a lid and let the pasta cook sauce cook together Afterwards, taste and add more salt, oregano, paprika, etc. as needed. If you wish, at this stage you can add grated cheese (Parmesan or any other). Garnish pasta with basil, parsley or toasted breadcrumbs. Enjoy hot with Garlic Bread.
For the full recipe for Creamy White Sauce Cauliflower Pasta, click here
This pasta can be made quickly for lunch or dinner. Try it for yourself and see!
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