Creamy Pasta with Cauliflower
This recipe for pasta with cauliflower is a simple, satisfying dish! Rotini pasta noodles are tossed in a creamy parmesan cheese sauce with steamed cauliflower and lettuce. A quick, easy and delicious dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings 6
Calories 330kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz box rotini pasta
- 1 medium size cauliflower head chopped into bite size pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (you can also use vegetable)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- salt + pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup lettuce chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta as instructed on box. With 3 minutes left, add cauliflower. Drain, put back in pot and set aside.
- Melt butter and garlic in a medium saucepan. Add flour and cook for 1 more minute, stirring, until it's a creamy butter mixture.
- Add chicken broth and milk, continuing to stir for a few minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add parsley, salt + pepper and Parmesan cheese. Keep stirring!
- Pour cheese sauce over pasta and cauliflower in pot. Add in chopped up lettuce. Stir so the creamy sauce covers everything.
- Serve hot, enjoy.
Notes
This pasta is delicious as-is, but you can switch up the ingredients to customize the recipe to your tastes.
Protein: Try topping your pasta with grilled chicken, shrimp or sliced steak.
Pasta: While I often use rotini pasta noodles for this dish, other options include linguine, farfalle, penne or even cheese tortellini.
Vegetables: Try using kale or spinach instead of regular lettuce. You can also add other veggies into your pasta such as sautéed red onions or mushrooms.
Pasta: While I often use rotini pasta noodles for this dish, other options include linguine, farfalle, penne or even cheese tortellini.
Vegetables: Try using kale or spinach instead of regular lettuce. You can also add other veggies into your pasta such as sautéed red onions or mushrooms.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal