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wooden spoon dipped in cauliflower alfredo sauce
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Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce Recipe

This Easy Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce Recipe is a healthier alternative to traditional Alfredo but equally as tasty!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower alfredo sauce
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Joy Shull

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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

Nutrition

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