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Healthier Fettucine Alfredo

Healthier Fettuccine Alfredo

Learn how to make a lighter version of creamy, delicious fettucine alfredo!

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword fettucine alfredo
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 315 kcal
Author Openfit

Ingredients

  • 8 oz dry whole-grain fettuccine
  • 3 cups low-sodium organic vegetable broth
  • 1 medium cauliflower chopped (about 1½ pounds)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper to taste; optional
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf (Italian) parsley for garnish; optional

Instructions

  1. Cook fettuccine according to directions on package. Before draining, reserve 2 cups of cooking water; set aside.
  2. Bring broth to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower. Reduce heat; cook, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until soft.
  3. While cauliflower cooks, heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute, or until garlic is soft. Remove from heat and strain.
  5. Place cauliflower in blender (or food processor) with 2 cups of reserved cooking water, garlic, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Blend in two or more batches if necessary; cover with lid and kitchen towel. Blend until very smooth. Add additional cooking water if needed.
  6. Heat cauliflower mixture in same medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  7. Add almond milk; cook, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes. Consistency should be that of a thick soup.
  8. Add fettuccine; mix well.
  9. Divide fettuccine evenly between four bowls. Top evenly with cheese and parsley (if desired); serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.