Cauliflower "Alfredo" Sauce - LIFE CHANGING.
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thanks so much bump!!!0
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Trying this tonight :happy:0
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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!
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Bump0
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Looks good, love Cauliflower, will try soon.:glasses:0
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Just put to my recipie box, thanks0
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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!
Bumpity Bump - Thank you for sharing x0 -
Looks yummy, can't wait to try it!
God bless,
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Bump - sounds great. Thanks for posting!0
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Bump. Always good to find a painless way to include more veggies.0
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going to try this in a few weeks. thanks!0
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Bumpity bump bump0
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Though I don't think I'm quite ready to have my life changed by cauliflower.0 -
This sounds awesome thanks !!!! Does anyone have the exact calorie count per portion for this sauce though?0
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I cant wait to try this. Thank you so much.0
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Bummmmmmmp. Thanks for posting this.0
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Bump0
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Thank you! Going to try this soon.0
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Bump, where did you get this???0
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Bump, looks great!0
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Bump0
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Sounds delicious...I'll have to try making it!0
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like that husband approved LOl good to know LOL0
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Bump0
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Bump0
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"So how about putting this on Spaghetti squash with some shrimp or chicken."
We made it that way last night with Italian Sausage. Skinny husband approved.
Life-changing....maybe not.
Alfredo? No....
But definitely tasty and worthy of a second go.
Thanks!0
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