Description
A spicy twist on classic Alfredo with roasted cauliflower and crispy Parmesan kale chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups kale leaves (torn into pieces)
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (for kale chips)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roast cauliflower for 25 minutes until tender.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Blend roasted cauliflower with heavy cream until smooth.
- Toss kale with olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake kale chips for 10 minutes until crispy.
- Combine Alfredo sauce with cooked pasta.
- Top with kale chips before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor.
- Kale chips burn easily—watch them closely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: spicy Cajun cauliflower Alfredo, Parmesan kale chips, vegetarian pasta