Cauliflower Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: Cauliflower Fettuccine Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 ounces cauliflower florets, from about 1 small cauliflower; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 16 ounces fettuccine pasta; 1 to 1½ cups reserved pasta cooking water; Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Roasted cauliflower is blended into a creamy sauce with Parmesan, butter, and garlic, then tossed with fettuccine and pasta water to create a rich, vegetable-based take on Alfredo.

Glycemic Load: 26.9 (High)

466 calories per serving

Serves: 6

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Original recipe: www.loveandlemons.com

About This Calculation

Cauliflower Fettuccine Alfredo has a high glycemic load of 26.9 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.

The primary glycemic load contributors are fettuccine pasta, dry (GL 26.5), cauliflower florets (GL 0.2), pasta cooking water (GL 0.2). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.