Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce Recipe
This Easy Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce Recipe is a healthier alternative to traditional Alfredo but equally as tasty!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower alfredo sauce
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Joy Shull
- 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets
- 10 cloves of garlic left whole
- 3 cups 2% milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ cups parmesan cheese freshly grated
Steam the cauliflower florets and whole garlic cloves together until fork tender
Once steamed, add the cauliflower and garlic to a high speed blender or food processor
Add the milk and puree until smooth
Transfer the cauliflower sauce to a large skillet or pot
Heat the sauce to medium high heat and add the cornstarch
Whisk until thickened (around 5 minutes)
Stir in the fresh grated parmesan cheese, then salt and pepper to taste
Continue stirring until the Alfredo sauce is creamy and thick
Serve over pasta of choice
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 1067mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 470mg | Iron: 1mg