Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta

Cauliflower adds fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants to this creamy pasta!

Ingredients:

• 1 box fettuccine 
• 3 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 cup milk
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 Tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1/2-3/4 cup reserved pasta water
• 1 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese 
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions:

1. Cook fettuccine according to box instructions and reserve 1/2-3/4 cup of the cooked pasta water. 
2. Meanwhile, steam cauliflower for about 6 minutes, or until easily pierced through with a fork. 
3. Blend steamed cauliflower, milk, and garlic until as smooth as possible. 
4. Pour the blended cauliflower mixture into a saucepan and heat on stove on medium heat. 
5. Whisk in butter or olive oil and reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency—start with 1/2 cup water, then keep adding if desired. 
6. Whisk in Parmesan until fully melted, then whisk in salt and pepper. Pour pour over pasta & enjoy!

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