Roasted Cauliflower Fettuccine Alfredo

INGREDIENTS

head of cauliflower, cored and diced into florets

4 cloves

garlic (, skins left on)

1 1/2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp

butter

1 3/4 cups

low-fat milk

2 oz

Neufchatel cheese (, softened (aka low fat cream cheese))

1 oz

finely grated Parmesan cheese ((1/4 cup slightly packed), plus more for topping if desired)

fresh parsley (, for serving (optional))

14 oz

. fettuccine or linguine noodles