Start by washing and cutting the cauliflower into small florets. Place the florets in a large pot of salted water over medium heat and bring it to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the cauliflower becomes tender. Once done, drain the water and set the cauliflower aside.
1 lb cauliflower
While the cauliflower cooks, bring another pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it for 3 to 4 minutes, approximately half of the suggested cooking time. Remember to reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta. Set the pasta aside.
8 oz pasta
Using a blender, combine the cooked cauliflower, non-dairy milk, reserved pasta water, salt, and nutritional yeast. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
1 ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅔ cup non-dairy milk, ¼ cup nutritional yeast
In a small skillet, heat the olive oil and add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant, but be careful not to let it brown.
3 tablespoon olive oil, 4 cloves garlic
Pour the cauliflower sauce into a saucepan and add the cooked garlic and pasta. Simmer the mixture until it is heated through.
Serve the dish hot and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of ground pepper.
¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ cup fresh parsley