Cauliflower Fettuccine Alfredo

16 oz. fettuccine pasta
1 large head of cauliflower, chopped
4 C vegetable or chicken broth
8 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp black pepper
Dash of cayenne pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

1. Bring broth to a boil and add cauliflower. Boil for 20 minutes
2. While cauliflower cooks, cook pasta according to the box instructions
3. Saute garlic in a tbsp of garlic for 2-3 minutes
4. Place garlic, cauliflower, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper and 2 cups of the broth to a blender
5. Blend for 3-4 minutes until completely smooth
6. Return cauliflower sauce to the pan you sauteed the garlic in
7. Toss pasta with the cauliflower sauce and serve warm

To Freeze:

1. Bring broth to a boil and add cauliflower. Boil for 20 minutes
2. Saute garlic in a tbsp of garlic for 2-3 minutes
3. Place garlic, cauliflower, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper and 2 cups of the broth to a blender
4. Blend for 3-4 minutes until completely smooth
5. Return cauliflower sauce to the pan you sauteed the garlic in
6. Place cauliflower sauce in a freezer safe bag and freeze.

To serve:
1. Defrost sauce
2. Reheat on medium-low adding an ounce of water at a time if the sauce it too thick
3. While the sauce reheats, cook pasta according to box instructions
4. Toss pasta with the cauliflower sauce and serve warm



I added Blackened chicken to mine to add an extra kick of flavor and protein!!!


(inspired by Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo, by Pinch of Yum)

Enchilada Sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp olive oil
3 small jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 C vegetable broth
1 C tomato sauce

In a medium saucepan, saute garlic in olive oil. Add jalapeno peppers, chili powder, cumin, broth, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Set aside for later.

Pesto Sauce

2 C fresh basil leaves
2 cloves of garlic
2/3 C olive oil
1/4 C pine nuts or sunflower seeds
1/2 C grated parmesan cheese


Combine basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a blender or food processor until coarsely chopped. Add oil and cheese and blend until smooth.