Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta: A Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a creamy, guilt-free cauliflower alfredo pasta that incorporates the delicious taste of turkey bacon for a healthy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Chop the cauliflower into florets and steam until tender.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In a blender, combine steamed cauliflower, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain.
- Combine the pasta with the cauliflower sauce and crumbled turkey bacon; mix well.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace heavy cream with coconut milk and omit the bacon.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg