Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo - Guilt-Free & Decadent!
Indulge in this creamy, guilt-free fettuccine alfredo featuring tender cauliflower and savory bacon for a truly decadent meal.
Ingredients
- 6 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 6-8 slices bacon
- 1 lb DeLallo whole wheat fettuccine
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups frozen or fresh peas
- parsley, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and/or a dash of nutmeg for topping
Instructions
- For the sauce: Boil 6 cups cauliflower florets in water for 5-6 minutes until fork tender. Drain well and transfer to a blender. Meanwhile, gently sauté minced garlic in 2 tbsp butter for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add this butter-garlic mixture, 1 1/2 cups broth, and 1 1/2 tsp salt to the blender. Puree until very smooth.
- Cook 6-8 slices of bacon until crispy (baking at 375°F for 10-15 mins works well). Crumble and set aside.
- Cook 1 lb whole wheat fettuccine in boiling water until al dente, then drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Return the drained pasta to the pot. Add the pureed cauliflower sauce, crumbled bacon, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (if using), and 1 1/2 cups peas.
- Stir gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired creamy consistency.
- Return the pot to low heat and warm through, stirring gently. Serve immediately, topped with fresh parsley, a pinch of salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg or extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Use a high-powered blender for the smoothest cauliflower sauce.
- Don't overcook the pasta; al dente is key for texture.
- Reserve more pasta water than you think you'll need; it helps emulsify the sauce. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcook the pasta; al dente is key for texture.
- Reserve more pasta water than you think you'll need; it helps emulsify the sauce. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.