Hey guys, today I have another great healthy recipe to share with you all:
Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo
I found this one over at Pinch of Yum and it is fantastic! If you love Alfredo, but hate how bad it is for you, then you are going to love this healthy version made from (I almost can't believe it myself)cauliflower! I personally don't like cauliflower so I was blown away when this not only had the consistency of a good Alfredo, but tasted great as well!
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Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients
- 1 lb. uncooked fettuccine noodles (you can use whole wheat noodle if you want)
- 3 small heads cauliflower
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt
- pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup starchy boiling water from pasta pot
- (Optional) add some cooked and chopped chicken breast for extra protein!
Instructions
1) Chop the cauliflower. Bring the vegetable broth to a boil over medium high heat and add cauliflower. Cook until cauliflower is soft, about 15 minutes.(the longer you cook it, the smoother the sauce will be). Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute for 4-5 minutes or until soft and fragrant.
2) As the garlic and cauliflower are cooking, bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the fettuccine according to directions on package, reserving some of the starchy water to add to the sauce later.
3) Transfer cauliflower to a blender with about 2 cups of the broth. (You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your blender). Add the sauteed garlic and nutmeg, and puree until very smooth (about 5 minutes). Once the mixture is moving, stream the olive oil into the blender. Add more broth or water if the mixture is too thick to be blended. When puree is very smooth, transfer back to the butter/garlic skillet.
4) Add the cream, season to taste with salt and pepper, and cook over low heat. Add the starchy pasta water (or regular water if you're not making pasta) and keep warm until ready to serve. Combine noodles and sauce in a large pot or skillet and serve immediately.
Notes
The sauce will thicken a more as it cools on the pasta. Adding a little water to the leftovers will help thin it back out and make it creamy again. Serving size is ⅛ of the noodles with about 1 cup of sauce.
Recipe by Pinch of Yum at http://pinchofyum.com/healthy-fettucine-alfredo
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