Pasta Primavera with Cauliflower Sauce

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This pasta with cauliflower sauce is a terrific way to eat healthy. If you're not using high-protein pasta, you can double the protein per serving by adding 8 ounces of cooked and sliced chicken breast.

By

Caitlyn Diimig, RD

Updated on February 19, 2024

Tested by

Allrecipes Test Kitchen

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cauliflower florets
¾ cup vegetable broth
6 ounces multigrain spaghetti, uncooked
½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
⅓ cup water
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
4 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized strips
2 tablespoons sliced fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest (Optional)

Directions

Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in cauliflower and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover and let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes, adding broccoli and bell pepper for the last 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return spaghetti to the pot and set aside.
Transfer cauliflower-broth mixture to a food processor. Add Parmesan cheese, water, and black pepper. Cover and pulse until sauce is smooth.
Pour cauliflower sauce over spaghetti in the pot. Cook over low heat until heated through, stirring in reserved cooking water to reach desired consistency. Garnish with basil, lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan cheese.

Recipe Tips

Use green beans (cut into 1-inch pieces) for broccoli. Or mix and match!

You can double the sauce in Step 1 to keep the dish creamy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

295	Calories
7g	Fat
48g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 295
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Sodium 314mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 48g	17%
Dietary Fiber 11g	39%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 15g	30%
Vitamin C 156mg	173%
Calcium 218mg	17%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 715mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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