Cauliflower "Alfredo" Sauce - LIFE CHANGING.

Pmagnanifit · July 2013

Bump

LaurenAOK · July 2013

Bump. I NEED this in my life!

gdr1976 · July 2013

May have to try this with the Garlic Cauliflower steamers. Sounds really good!!!

When was the last time you had a big plate of rich, creamy pasta alfredo for under 400 calories? Never? Well then gather round, children!

I love pasta. And all other carbs. And anything made with cream and butter and flour! I was so happy to discover a way to enjoy the taste of these things without the 1,200 calorie bill. I was skeptical at first, but now I'm a believer! I served the sauce over whole wheat penne with broccoli. I would have added chicken but I was feeling pretty lazy. Now, if you are REALLY trying to make your calories stretch as much as possible, you can omit the olive oil and parmesan cheese, but I wanted it to taste more like true alfredo sauce and less like pureed cauliflower... so I bit the bullet, and trust me: it really does make all the difference!

*THIS RECIPE WAS PICKY HUSBAND APPROVED!*

1/2 head cauliflower (about 4 cups florets)
3/4 c broth (I used chicken)
1/4-1/2 c milk (depending on how thick and creamy you prefer)
1 T EVOO
1/4 c Parmesan cheese
1 clove minced garlic (sauteed) OR 1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder (or chopped onion)
Parsley flakes to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Boil the cauliflower for 10 minutes until tender (I boiled it in broth for maximum flavor absorption ), then transfer cauliflower to blender or food processor. Add broth and blend until very smooth. Add milk until desired consistency is reached. Add olive oil, cheese, garlic, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Blend to combine. Serve hot.

Makes about 3 cups, the perfect amount for one box of pasta. Sauce freezes and thaws well. When reheating leftovers, add a few drops of milk and stir to make it creamy again... it tends to get a little dry over night.

This sauce is also a wonder base for casseroles and makes a wonderful addition to many other recipes! I think cauliflower is my new best friend.

When I made the sauce, it came out to 60 calories per 1/2 cup serving. Much better than alfredo sauce which has 500 calories per 1/2 cup serving!

Enjoy!

mikemsu · July 2013

I didn't read through all the comments, but I use Berotelli light garlic alfredo. It is only 50 calories per half cup serving, and you just heat it up and go. It is a lot less work than this, but then again, I don't like to cook.

I just read the label for the Berotelli light garlic alfredo, Sorry to inform you that it is 50 calories for 1/4 cup not a 1/2 cup, and had a very high fat ratio. FYI

Oops! Thanks for the correction on serving size! I am not at all concerned, however, about the fat content.

ETA: Didn't mean for that to sound rude if it did. I know a lot of people watch their fat intake.

NP - just that for some people, the extra calories and fat could be a problem. But I'm always looking for a good product if someone has a suggestion.

UrbanLotus · July 2013

sounds good thanks!

cornfritter22 · July 2013

just added to my shopping list. Thank you; can't wait to try. I've been craving alfredo for, I don't know...almost 2 years

nyrina4life · July 2013

I will eventually try this, it's been sitting on my pintrest for a while now. I tried the buffalo spicy cauliflower and it was not that impressive. But yes, it seems like this is the 'it' item for substitutes.

ButYouGotMySoul · July 2013

bumpity bump

NYCNika · July 2013

Bump

babyluthi · July 2013

If you guys want to eat alfredo sauce, go right ahead. All you have to do is just ignore the recipe, you don't need to come on here and debase people who are just trying to share healthier alternatives. Get off your high horse. It's just sauce.

I'm just trying to understand why it is healthier?

Compare the calorie count the OP posted.

footiechick82 · July 2013

bump too lazy to save the recipe right now

thanks

beautsarah · July 2013

bump

courtneymal17 · July 2013

I had a cauliflower soup once that seriously tasted like baked potato soup (one of my faves)...so delicious! Might just have to try this, though alfredo has never been my fave

KANGOOJUMPS · July 2013

yum

C0ffeeBreak · July 2013

Sounds yummy! Hope it is life changing

Thanks!

acpgee · July 2013

I'd prefer this with cauliflower broth instead of the chicken broth, over julienned cauliflower--it's almost like real pasta! I then like to puree cauliflower to substitute for the milk. It's so good, and it all tastes just like cauliflower.

lol

oldandhealthier · July 2013

:flowerforyou:

FakingFitness · July 2013

Oh yum!
I'm going to skip the pasta and put this over spaghetti squash tonight!

FakingFitness · July 2013

If you guys want to eat alfredo sauce, go right ahead. All you have to do is just ignore the recipe, you don't need to come on here and debase people who are just trying to share healthier alternatives. Get off your high horse. It's just sauce.

I'm just trying to understand why it is healthier?

Compare the calorie count the OP posted.

I don't care about the calorie count or that it "needs" to be a certain amount of healthy.
I just love cauliflower! mmmmmmm