Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
• 12 oz (340 g) pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3/4 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Parsley, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook cauliflower in salted water until very tender, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.

2. 2

   Cook pasta in the same water until al dente, reserving 1 cup cooking water.

3. 3

   Blend cauliflower with olive oil, garlic, parmesan, milk and 1/3 cup pasta water until very smooth.

4. 4

   Pour the sauce into a skillet and warm gently. Add pasta and toss.

5. 5

   Adjust with more pasta water and season with salt and pepper.