Indulge in a culinary symphony of Alfredo lasagna, a delectable dish that elevates the classic lasagna experience with a creamy, cheesy Alfredo sauce and a delightful twist: cauliflower. This recipe combines the richness of Alfredo sauce, the hearty layers of lasagna noodles, and the nutritional benefits of cauliflower in a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures. Discover the secrets behind this innovative dish and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
In addition to the main Alfredo lasagna recipe, this article also features a collection of other delectable lasagna variations that cater to different dietary preferences and flavor profiles. Dive into the depths of flavor with the hearty and comforting Classic Lasagna, a timeless dish that embodies the essence of lasagna with its layers of meat sauce, cheese, and pasta. Experience a lighter and healthier twist with the Vegetarian Lasagna, a symphony of vegetables, cheese, and lasagna noodles, perfect for those seeking a meat-free option. Last but not least, satisfy your sweet tooth with the unique and indulgent Nutella Lasagna, a dessert lasagna that combines the irresistible flavors of Nutella, cream cheese, and whipped cream.
CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO SAUCE
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories condiment
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook at a low boil until very tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the cauliflower with a slotted spoon and set aside to drain in a colander, reserving the boiling water for the pasta.
- Add the fettuccine to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions (usually about 10 minutes).
- Make the sauce while the pasta cooks. In a blender, combine the cauliflower with the milk and puree until smooth.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat the butter and garlic until the butter melts. Add the cauliflower puree and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the garlic. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Turn off the heat and stir in the Parmesan.
- Heat a separate skillet over medium-high heat and add some olive oil. Sear the shrimp briefly on both sides until just cooked through.
- Use tongs to remove the pasta from the water and transfer to the skillet with the sauce. Add 1/3 cup pasta water. Turn the heat back to medium and toss to combine until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. Add the shrimp and garnish with the parsley.
CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO
My family loves this quick and healthy cauliflower Alfredo sauce on pasta. -Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallot; cook and stir until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add cauliflower, water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until tender, 5-6 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; add 2/3 cup Parmesan and pepper flakes. Process until pureed smooth., Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions for al dente. Drain fettuccine; place in a large bowl. Add cauliflower mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and additional Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
ALFREDO LASAGNA WITH CAULIFLOWER
This recipe makes a lovely white Alfredo lasagna with cauliflower. A nice change from the usual!
Provided by Tasmin
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Lasagna Recipes Meat Lasagna Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms; saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add pork; cook and stir until crumbly and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in Alfredo sauce and remove from the heat.
- Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl. Add enough water to just cover the bottom of the bowl and cover with a paper towel. Steam in the microwave on high power until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain.
- Assemble lasagna in a 9x13-inch pan by layering 1/3 of the pork sauce, 1/3 of the lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the cauliflower, and 1/4 of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layers twice more, then top with remaining Monterey Jack and Parmesan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and brown on top, 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 542.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
CREAMY CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO
The key to a tasty fettuccine alfredo is a creamy sauce. By cooking and blending cauliflower to a smooth puree, you get the creamy mouthfeel of butter and cream without the high calories and fat.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Put the cauliflower, broth, and 1 cup water in a small pot; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is very soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool 5 minutes. Carefully puree cauliflower and all the liquid in a blender until very smooth; set aside.
- 2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, 8 minutes. Drain well, reserving about 1 cup pasta cooking water.
- 3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cauliflower puree and evaporated milk and bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, 5 minutes and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the peas until heated through, 2 minutes. Toss in the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese and about 1/2 cup of pasta water until the noodles are coated but the sauce is still loose. Remove from the heat and toss in the butter, chopped parsley and lemon zest. (If the sauce seems thick, adjust the consistency with the remaining pasta water). Serve immediately sprinkled with chopped parsley.
ALFREDO CHICKEN LASAGNA
This easy recipe is elegant enough for company, writes Bridgette Monaghan from Masonville, Iowa. "I've served it often, and everyone comments on its rich flavor. I love the fact that it can be made ahead."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the chicken, mushrooms and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in Alfredo sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. , In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning and parsley., Spread 1/2 cup Alfredo mixture in an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Layer with 2 noodles (trimmed to fit pan), half of the cottage cheese mixture, half of the remaining Alfredo mixture and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Fat 30g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 173mg cholesterol, Sodium 1014mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 48g protein.
LASAGNA ALFREDO
Lasagna Alfredo with chicken, ricotta and spinach. So good that my family requests it at least once a week. Serve with diced tomato as a garnish.
Provided by Sybil Gregory
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Cook spinach according to package directions; drain.
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken and one jar of Alfredo sauce, stir together. In a separate bowl, combine ricotta and drained, cooked spinach, and stir.
- In a 9 x 13 baking dish, place one layer of lasagna noodles, edges overlapping. Pour chicken and Alfredo sauce mixture over noodle layer and spread evenly. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella over chicken mixture. Top with another layer of noodles. Spread spinach mixture evenly over noodles. Pour 1/2 of remaining jar of Alfredo sauce over spinach mixture, spread evenly. Sprinkle another cup of mozzarella over sauce, lay on the final noodle layer and top with remaining 1/2 jar of Alfredo sauce, 2 cups of mozzarella, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until top is brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 954.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, Fat 57.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 55.2 g, SaturatedFat 26.7 g, Sodium 1763.8 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
VEGETABLE LASAGNA ALFREDO
A delicious, creamy lasagna with alfredo sauce. I made it for a fundraiser dinner and had to fight to keep the carnivores from eating it so the vegetarians who had signed up for the vegetarion dinner could have it! It's delicious!
Provided by Divinemom5
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preaheat oven to 350.
- Heat oil in large skillet. Saute garlic, sliced vegetables, thyme, and pepper, until vegetables are crisp/tender(about 7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and add drained tomatoes, set aside.
- Combine ricotta cheese, egg and parmesan in separate bowl.
- In another bowl, mix alfredo sauce and milk until smooth.
- To assemble;spread 3/4 cup of alfredo sauce mixture in bottom of 9x13 pan. Top with half of the uncooked noodles, pressing noodles into sauce. Spread with half of the ricotta mixture, top that with half of the vegetable mixture, then half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers beginning with 3/4 cup of sauce.
- Pour remaining sauce over final layer. Cover with foil.
- Bake 50 minutes, uncover and continue baking for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven, let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
ALFREDO LASAGNA WITH BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER
A creamy Alfredo-type sauce binds layers of pasta, vegetables, and cheeses in this vegetarian lasagna. No tomatoes allowed!
Yield Serves 8; 3/4 to 1 cup per serving
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sauce ingredients except the Parmesan. Cook over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly (it will still be somewhat thin), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the Parmesan. Remove from the heat. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, egg substitute, oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- If using fresh cauliflower and broccoli, in a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium high and cook the cauliflower for 2 minutes. Stir in the broccoli. Cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a colander. Drain well.
- Layer as follows in the casserole dish: half the sauce, 4 noodle halves, all the ricotta mixture, and the cauliflower and broccoli. Sprinkle with the roasted pepper and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Top with the remaining noodle halves, remaining sauce, and remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Cover the dish and place on a baking sheet in case the lasagna bubbles over.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the topping ingredients. When the lasagna has baked for 30 minutes, sprinkle with the topping. Bake, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the topping is toasted and the noodles are tender. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to make cutting easier.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 184
- Total fat: 4.5g
- Saturated: 2.0g
- Trans: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
- Monounsaturated: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 278mg
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Calcium: 392mg
- Potassium: 377mg
- 1 starch
- 1 vegetable
- 1 1/2 lean meat
Tips:
- For a creamier Alfredo sauce, use a combination of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the cauliflower by hand.
- When layering the lasagna, start with a layer of Alfredo sauce, then add the cauliflower noodles, then the cheese mixture, and repeat.
- Bake the lasagna until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the cauliflower noodles are tender.
- Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Alfredo lasagna with cauliflower is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The cauliflower noodles are a healthy and low-carb alternative to traditional lasagna noodles. The Alfredo sauce is rich and creamy, and the cheese mixture is gooey and flavorful. This lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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