Delicious Bacon and Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups cauliflower florets
1 cup chicken stock
200g fettuccine
2 garlic cloves, diced
2 rashers short cut bacon, diced
1 tsp mixed herbs
½ tbsp light olive grove spread or butter
½ cup light cream cheese
¼ cup parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
½ cup spring onions, sliced
Directions:

Cook Cauliflower:
Combine the cauliflower and chicken stock in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
Prepare Pasta and Ingredients:
Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions. While the pasta cooks, dice the garlic and bacon and set them aside.
Blend Cauliflower Sauce:
Transfer the cooked cauliflower into a high-speed blender like the Optimum G2.6 Slim. Season with salt, pepper, and mixed herbs. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Cook Bacon and Onions:
In a nonstick pan, melt the butter. Sauté half of the spring onions and the bacon for a few minutes until the bacon is crisp.
Combine and Simmer:
Add the garlic to the pan and cook for a minute. Then, stir in the cream cheese, blended cauliflower sauce, and parmesan cheese until everything is well combined.
Finish the Pasta:
Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce along with ¼ cup of pasta water and the remaining spring onions. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything well to coat the pasta evenly.
Serve:
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Tips:

Enjoy this creamy, bacon-enhanced cauliflower Alfredo sauce over your favourite pasta. It’s a delicious way to sneak more veggies into a meal that the whole family will love!