Creamy Cauliflower Spaghetti Alfredo - Delicious and Not Scary
Those nutrition labels on food do not easily frighten me. But, one label that always takes my breath away is that of he avy whipping cream. The fat and calories are staggering, yet nothing compares to its indescribable effect on a recipe. Those of you who made the chocolate mousse know what I'm talking about. It's the quintessential special occasion ingredient. So, when the craving struck for a nice spaghetti with Alfredo sauce recently, I decided to try an alternative to the 4,000-calorie all-cream version, and grabbed a head of cauliflower. If there was a game (called "Oppafoodosites") where someone yells out a food word, and you have to yell back the complete opposite - "cauliflower" would be my response to "heavy cream." But, as you'll see in this video recipe, the creamy cauliflower puree, with just a small splash of cream, makes a beautiful sauce. I also love the dusting of crispy Parmesan breadcrumbs that top this delicious pasta. ...