Kale And Cauliflower Alfredo

Yahoo Health
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Eat without guilt or regrets. This rich, comforting pasta is lightened up with a cauliflower “cream.” For a more filling dish, stir in 2 cups small, steamed cauliflower florets before serving.

Serves: 4
Time: 30 minutes or fewer

  • 3 cups small cauliflower florets

  • 1 cup 1% low-fat milk

  • 2 Tbs. chopped shallot

  • 2 Tbs. plain non-fat Greek yogurt

  • 8 oz. linguine

  • 1 Tbs. butter

  • 10 oz. baby kale, three leaves chopped and reserved

  • 1 cup (3 oz.) grated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • 1 Tbs. grated lemon zest

  • ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg

1. Bring cauliflower florets, milk, and shallot to a simmer in large saucepan. Reduce heat to low. Cover pan, and cook 15 to 17 minutes, or until cauliflower is very soft. Transfer contents of pan to blender. Blend until silky smooth, adding 1 or 2 more Tbs. milk, if necessary. Transfer purée to small bowl, and whisk in yogurt. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

2. Meanwhile, cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water 10 to 11 minutes, or until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water.

3. Melt butter in same pot over medium heat. Add whole kale leaves, and toss 2 minutes, or until wilted but still bright green. Add pasta, 11/4 cups cauliflower purée, 2/3 cup Parmesan, lemon zest, and nutmeg. Toss until sauce coats pasta, adding reserved pasta water by ¼ cupfuls if dry. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve sprinkled with reserved chopped kale and remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan.

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