Afredo Sauce without cheese? Will anyone actually eat it?

My son LOVES alfredo sauce.  I was never a fan.  We have choosen to try a new recipe every Saturday for dinner.  Tonight I was on a quest to make a vegan alfredo without that stinky fake cheese.  The recipe of choice follows.  It got a resounding 4 thumbs up.  It was so good!  The sauce was light, and did not overtake the pasta and spinach.  There was NO full icky feeling after eating a large bowl either.  I highly suggested you try this recipe.  My husband told me to put it on the " Having Company Approved List."

Penne with Spinach Bechamel

Serves 4 (We got about 6 servings)

1 large head of cauliflower
unsweetened plain almond milk, as needed
1/4 cup nutritional yeast (can omit, but I used it)
1/4 nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced thyme (I used fresh)
1/4 cup finely chopped basil (I only had dried, used 2 T)
4 cups chopped spinach (I used about 6 cups)

Add the cauliflower to a large pot and boil for about 10 minutes, until super tender, drain
I put the cauliflower in my Vitamix, but I am sure a regular or immersion blender would be fine.  I added about 1/4 c almond milk, nutmeg, yeast, salt and pepper, and let it rip.  I pureed until a smooth, creamy consistency.

Saute onion in a large pot for 10 minutes, add a little water to keep it from sticking.  Add garlic, thyme, and basil and cook for another minute.  Add spinach and pasta and cook for about 5 minutes, until spinach is wilted.

Serve and Enjoy!! YUMMY!!!