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Spaghetti with Caulifredo Sauce

A cauliflower surprise lightens up a traditionally heavy sauce and sneaks in hidden vegetables at dinnertime.
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Prep time
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Cook time
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Serves
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Spaghetti with Caulifredo Sauce
Catelli Classic Spaghetti

Ingredients

  • 1 PKG (300G) CATELLI Spaghetti
  • 3 cups (750 mL) Cauliflower florets (about 1/2 small head)
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) Warm milk (approx.)
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) Butter
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) Each freshly ground nutmeg and black pepper
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Chopped fresh parsley

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Use a slotted spoon to remove the cauliflower to a blender.

Step 2

Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook according to package directions.

Step 3

Meanwhile, add milk, butter, garlic powder to blender. Blend until smooth, adding additional warm milk as needed to get a creamy consistency. Add salt, nutmeg and pepper (adjust to taste).

Step 4

Toss sauce with hot cooked spaghetti, Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Servings

Per serving (1/4 recipe or 1 3/4 cups/425 mL): 460 calories, 14 g fat, 8 g saturated fat, 660 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrates, 6 g fibre, 5 g sugars, 28 g protein.Excellent source of folate, vitamin C, vitamin B12 and calcium.Good source of vitamin A and riboflavin.