Creamy Cauliflower Sauce With Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Cauliflower Sauce With Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower, separated into florets; 3-5 gloves of garlic, smashed; 3 t.-1/2 cups olive oil; fresh thyme sprigs, 3-4; few dashes creole seasonings; 2-4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 pound pasta; 1 15 oz. can of butter beans; Huge handful of fresh basil; salt and pepper, to taste.

Servings: persons

1
Place cauliflower florets on baking sheet with the smashed up cloves of garlic.
2
Coat with 2-3 T. of olive oil, creole seasonings, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Throw the sprigs of thyme on a baking sheet then toss all the ingredients together, making sure everything is coated with the oil.
3
Place in preheated oven at 400F for about twenty minutes. You will know it is done when the cauliflower is roasted a light brown and tender.
4
Place everything from the baking sheet into a blender, except the wood of the thyme springs. Pop the garlic out of its peels, then add.
5
Add 2 cups chicken broth and start blender slowly. Keep adding chicken broth or olive oil until you get a smooth consistency.
6
Put the sauce in a sauce pan to keep heated. Adjust flavors with salt and pepper.
7
Start your pasta water boiling. Drop pasta in water when ready. Cook through.
8
Place drained beans into sauce. Heat through in pasta sauce.
9
Add drained pasta to sauce. Throw in hand fulls of fresh basil. Toss. Serve.

1507

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head of cauliflower, separated into florets, 3-5 gloves of garlic, smashed, 3 t.-1/2 cups olive oil, fresh thyme sprigs, 3-4, and more.

Yes, Creamy Cauliflower Sauce With Pasta 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 Sauce With Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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