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Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

A lighter take on classic fettuccine Alfredo using cauliflower-based sauce for a creamy, lower-calorie dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups cauliflower sauce see notes for recipe
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • parsley chopped, for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • large bowl or pot (for tossing)
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Serving spoon

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
  3. Return the drained pasta to the pot over low heat, add the cauliflower sauce and 1 to 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce, and stir until evenly coated.
  4. Stir in the grated Parmesan and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve immediately, sprinkled with additional Parmesan and chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Sauce recipe: https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/roasted-garlic-cauliflower-alfredo-sauce/