Cauliflower is perfect for making sauces. This creamy dish of pasta has outstanding taste and consistency - it will prove how amazingly versatile this vegetable can be. You won't believe how irresistible it tastes unless you try it!
Ingredients for pasta dish:
Method of preparing the pasta dish:
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Combine the cauliflower with 1 cup water in a medium pot and bring to a simmer. Place the lid on the pot and set heat on low for 10 minutes to steam the cauliflower.
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Transfer all content of the pot to the jar of a blender, add olive oil and blend until smooth and creamy. Add some kosher salt, as preferred.
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Cook the bacon in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, until the fat has rendered (about 7 minutes).
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Add the onions and cook them with the bacon for another 7 minutes.
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In a separate pot filled with salted water, cook the pasta to al dente.
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When done, drain the pasta and add it to the bacon and onions. Pour in the cauliflower alfredo sauce.
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Add in the chives and parsley and add some optional kosher salt. Serve hot and enjoy!
Chef's Tip:
What are bacon lardons? To make them, simply stack all 5 slices on top of each other and slice the bacon into 1/4-inch strips. Voila!