Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fit the pot with a steamer attachment. Steam the cauliflower till fork tender (about 10 minutes). If you're preparing the cauliflower Alfredo spinach pasta, reserve the boiling water.

Step 2

To prepare the cauliflower Alfredo sauce, add the cooked cauliflower, milk, nutritional yeast, miso, lemon juice, nut/seed butter, hemp hearts, or cashews, garlic, and sea salt to a powerful blender. Blend till smooth. Taste and add freshly ground black pepper or crushed red pepper to your liking.

Step 3

To prepare the pasta: remove the steamer attachment from the boiling water once the cauliflower is ready. Salt the water. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. In the last 3 minutes of cooking time, add the spinach or kale to the pasta and simmering water.

Step 4

Drain the pasta and greens and return them to the pot. Add the blended cauliflower Alfredo sauce. Mix everything and adjust salt as needed; add freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve, topped with cashew parmesan if desired.