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Lighter Spaghetti Alfredo
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Lighter Spaghetti Alfredo

17 ingredients 20 min + 40 min 4 servings openrecipes
Lighter Spaghetti Alfredo

See how to make a lighter version of Alfredo with cauliflower.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

445
Calories
18g
Protein
28g
Fat
35g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Bread 1 slice (30g) white 79
Broccoli 1 cup chopped (156g) 55
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 head cauliflower, cored and separated into florets
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (14 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup fine dried bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnishing
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced

Directions

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