Black Pepper Turmeric Cauliflower and Garlic Noodles
Make these flavorful and simple noodles featuring turmeric, black pepper, garlic, and cauliflower for a satisfying weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower, processed into rice or thin noodles
- 8 ounces dried spaghetti or linguine (or substitute with vegetable noodles)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (use more for stronger flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional, for cheesy flavor)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- If using cauliflower noodles, lightly sauté them in a separate pan with a drizzle of oil for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender. If using cauliflower rice, set aside.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water. Drain the pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Add the ground turmeric and black pepper to the skillet. Stir constantly for 15 seconds to toast the spices.
- Add the cooked noodles, cauliflower (rice or noodles), salt, and nutritional yeast (if using) to the skillet. Toss well to coat everything evenly with the spice mixture.
- Pour in the lemon juice and about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss continuously until a light sauce forms and coats the noodles. Add more pasta water if the mixture seems too dry.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For an anti-inflammatory boost, add 1/2 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger when you add the garlic.
- This recipe works well with gluten free cauliflower noodles for a low-carb option.
- Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 0