Easy Green Pasta Sauce

Easy Green Pasta Sauce

from yummytoddlerfood.com
30 min
8 servings

Give homemade mac and cheese extra oomph with this power-packed Green Pasta Sauce. It is cheesy, has a dose of greens, and is super easy to make.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cauliflower florets ((fresh or frozen))
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt ((optional))
  • pinch garlic powder ((optional))
  • 1 pound pasta ((such as elbow or other mini pasta shape))
  • Parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper ((optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook for about 6 minutes or until soft when poked with a fork.

  2. 2

    Use a fine-mesh strainer or slotted spoon to remove the cauliflower and add to a blender. Add the spinach milk, cheese, butter, salt, and garlic powder if using. Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water from Step 1 and cook according to package directions. Drain and return to the pot.

  4. 4

    Stir the cheese sauce into the pasta and serve warm, topped with cracked black pepper if desired.