Creamy Cauliflower Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Creamy Cauliflower Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head Cauliflower, Cut Into Florets; 2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast (optional); 2 Tablespoons Soy Creamer Or Milk; 3/4 cups Vegetable Broth; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Sea Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1/2 cups Fresh Basil, Chopped; 1/4 cups Vegetable Stock, More Or Less As Needed (optional); 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 5 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Vegan Butter; 1/2 cups Capers; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

Servings: persons

1 head Cauliflower, Cut Into Florets
2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast (optional)
2 Tablespoons Soy Creamer Or Milk
3/4 cups Vegetable Broth
1/2 teaspoons Ground Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/2 cups Fresh Basil, Chopped
1/4 cups Vegetable Stock, More Or Less As Needed (optional)
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
5 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Vegan Butter
1/2 cups Capers
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

1
Boil cauliflower over medium high for 710 minutes or until soft.
2
Rinse and drain.
3
In a food processor or blender, add cauliflower, nutritional yeast (optional), soy creamer or milk, vegetable broth, sea salt, and black pepper.
4
Blend on low until cauliflower is creamy.
5
Add basil and blend on high until basil is blended into small pieces and the sauce is very creamy.
6
Add up to 1/4 cup of vegetable stock if sauce needs thinning.
7
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.
8
Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
9
Add vegan butter and swirl around in pan until melted.
10
Reduce heat to low, and add cauliflower sauce to pan and stir.
11
Add capers and simmer on low for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12
Add lemon juice, stir and remove from heat.
13
Serve mixed with your favorite pasta.

209

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head Cauliflower, Cut Into Florets, 2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast (optional), 2 Tablespoons Soy Creamer Or Milk, 3/4 cups Vegetable Broth, and more.

Yes, Creamy Cauliflower Pasta Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Cauliflower Pasta Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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