Easy Cauli-power Pasta Sauce

Cauliflower has the power to make you healthy, keep you feeling full, and aid in your digestion! It is high in many nutrients including vitamin C and fiber. 

Simply blend cooked cauliflower (fresh or frozen) with milk and a few flavorings and you've got a creamy sauce that's full of veggie goodness! It's also easy to add any other veggies or cooked proteins you might have on hand to a pasta dish with this tasty cauliflower sauce. This recipe calls for a pound of pasta, but you can half the recipe if you want to make less.

​This recipe was developed by Happy Kids Kitchen for Veggie Buds Club.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

If your little one loves pasta, this is the perfect cauliflower recipe to make together! Blending cauliflower into a sauce is a new way for your child to try cauliflower outside of the typical raw or cooked florets.

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Easy Cauliflower Pasta Sauce

Author: Happy Kids Kitchen

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 20 Min

Simply blend cooked cauliflower (fresh or frozen) with milk and a few flavorings and you've got a creamy sauce that's full of veggie goodness!

Ingredients

• 1 pound (16 ounces) of your favorite small-shaped pasta, such as elbows or shells
• 16 ounces frozen cauliflower or 5 cups fresh cauliflower florets
• 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese*, plus more for topping

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside. Add cauliflower to the pot and cover with water. Simmer until cauliflower is very tender. Drain off any excess water and place cauliflower into a blender.
2. Add remaining ingredients to the blender and blend until very smooth. Place cooked pasta back into the pot and pour cauliflower sauce over the top. Mix well then taste for seasoning. Add more salt and pepper as needed.
3. Serve pasta warm with additional Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.

Notes:

*For a dairy-free option, use 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast instead



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