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Penne with Cauliflower Alfredo in bowl
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Penne with Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword cauliflower, pasta, pasta sauce, sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • blender or hand blender

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (454 gr) pkg penne
  • 1/2 head cauliflower very finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch chilli flake
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ¾ cup 35% cream
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • For the pasta:
  • Cook pasta according to package directions reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water.
  • For the Cauliflower Alfredo:
  • Add olive oil, chilli flakes and garlic to a cold skillet. Turn heat on medium low and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add chopped cauliflower and salt to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes on medium heat.
  • Pour in broth and wine, bring to a boil then turn heat down to low cover and simmer for about 25 minutes. The cauliflower should be soft.
  • Pour the cauliflower and all of the cooking liquid into a blender and purée until smooth.
  • Add the cauliflower sauce back into the pan with the cream and Parmesan cheese and cook for 5 minutes on medium low heat.
  • Add cooked pasta to the pan along with about half of the pasta water. Cook for about one more minute
  • Serve immediately with freshly grated Parm.