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Lighter Spaghetti Alfredo with Cauliflower Recipe

Lighter Spaghetti Alfredo with Cauliflower Recipe

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Lighter Spaghetti Alfredo with Cauliflower

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Ingredients:

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3 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 head cauliflower, cored and separated into florets
4 cups water
1/2 tsp dried italian herb seasoning
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (14 oz) package spaghetti
1/2 cup fine dried bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
salt to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnishing
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 lemon, juiced

Directions:

Cook and stir garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cauliflower, water, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste. Bring water to a boil, cover, and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
Meanwhile, combine bread crumbs, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until cheese has melted and mixture is browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off heat, sprinkle with salt to taste, and mix in basil; set aside.
Add cream to cauliflower mixture and puree in the pot with a stick blender until smooth and creamy. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese until melted; season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Mix in lemon juice with spaghetti and stir in Alfredo sauce to coat pasta. Serve topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and the seasoned bread crumb mixture.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	349.5 Kcal (1463 kJ)
Calories from fat	192.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.35g	33%
Cholesterol	30.17mg	10%
Sodium	575.43mg	24%
Potassium	538.72mg	11%
Total Carbs	24.98g	8%
Sugars	4.49g	18%
Dietary Fiber	4.13g	17%
Protein	15.85g	32%
Vitamin C	75.9mg	127%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	407mg	41%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	75.77 Kcal (317 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.63g	33%
Cholesterol	6.54mg	10%
Sodium	124.74mg	24%
Potassium	116.79mg	11%
Total Carbs	5.42g	8%
Sugars	0.97g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	17%
Protein	3.44g	32%
Vitamin C	16.5mg	127%
Iron	0.3mg	7%
Calcium	88.2mg	41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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