LOW FAT ALFREDO SAUCE WITH PASTA AND CAULIFLOWER ENJOY DAN:

LOW FAT ALFREDO SAUCE WITH PASTA AND CAULIFLOWER by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

8 Ounces fettuccini noodles, spaghetti or angel hair pasta

1 head cauliflower cut into florets

SAUCE:

2 cups skim milk

1 cup Parmesan cheese

1/4-cup fat free cream cheese

1/2-teaspoon basil

1/2-teaspoon garlic powder

1/2-teaspoon sea salt

2 tablespoon cornstarch

1/4-teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Steam the cauliflower.

2.   Cook noodles or pasta according to package direction.

3.   In a sauce-pan over medium-heat slowly add milk, stirring constantly.

4.   Mix cornstarch with 3 tablespoon milk and add to hot mixture.

5.   Add cream cheese and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.

6.   Add cooked cauliflower, red pepper and noodles or pasta and mix to evenly distribute the sauce.

7.   Top with fresh Parmesan and serve.

ENJOY DAN:                                                BUON-APPETITE!!