Cauliflower and Pea Alfredo Pasta

Cauliflower and Pea Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients (for two)

Cauliflower, 1 large head

Milk, 1 cup

Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup

Fettuccine pasta, 4 ounces (approximately 113.4 grams)

Peas, 1 cup

Salt, pepper to taste

Method

Prepare the Cauliflower Sauce

1. Steam or boil the cauliflower until it is tender.

2. In a blender, combine the cooked cauliflower, milk, Parmesan cheese, and your choice of seasonings. Blend until smooth and creamy.

3. In a pot of boiling water, cook the fettuccine according to package instructions.

4. Add the peas to the pot during the last minute of cooking. 

5. Drain the pasta and peas.

6. Combining the  drained fettuccine and peas with the cauliflower sauce.

Recipe Stars

Cauliflower contains sulforaphane, which increases the liver's detoxifying enzymes, which may protect brain, eyesight, and help prevent cancer.

Peas contain lutein and zeaxanthin (carotenoids) which help protect eyes against harmful light (like ultraviolet rays) and free-radical damage.

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