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Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce: Creamy Guilt-Free Indulgence
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Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce: Creamy Guilt-Free Indulgence

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower, florets roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (for that cheesy vibe)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • A pinch of lemon juice (optional, brightens things up)
  • Fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

  • Roast or steam the cauliflower until very tender. Roasting adds depth, but steaming works in a pinch. Either way, you want softness you can mash with a spoon.
  • In a blender or processor, combine the roasted cauliflower, garlic, almond milk, nutritional yeast, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice if using. Blend until smooth and velvety. If it’s too thick, splash in a little more milk.
  • Taste and adjust. Need more salt? A splash more lemon? Go for it. The goal is a creamy, noodles-ready sauce that clings to every strand.
  • Warm the sauce gently in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Don’t boil or you’ll risk a grainy texture. Patience, friend.
  • Toss with your cooked pasta of choice. If you want extra silk, swirl in a tiny drizzle of olive oil right before serving. Garnish with parsley or chives.