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Vegan Alfredo Pasta

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Vegan Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, dairy-free version of the classic comfort dish, made with cashews and nutritional yeast to provide a rich, indulgent texture without any dairy. Perfect for vegans or anyone looking for a lighter yet satisfying pasta dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for at least 4 hours or overnight)
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 ½ cups vegetable broth
    ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
    3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
    1 teaspoon lemon juice
    1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
    ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    1 pound pasta of choice (fettuccine, spaghetti, etc.)
    Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cashews: Soak the cashews in water for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. If you’re short on time, you can also soak them in hot water for 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Make the Alfredo sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  4. Blend the sauce: In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews, garlic, vegetable broth, almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
  5. Heat the sauce: Pour the cashew Alfredo sauce back into the saucepan and cook on medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust the consistency with more vegetable broth or milk if needed.
  6. Combine pasta and sauce: Toss the cooked pasta in the Alfredo sauce until well coated. Serve hot.
  7. Garnish: Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve.

Notes

  • Add vegetables: Feel free to add sautéed vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, peas, or broccoli to the pasta for added nutrition and flavor.
  • Protein boost: You can add grilled tofu, tempeh, or chickpeas for an extra protein boost.
  • Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free pasta for a completely gluten-free meal.
  • Spicy twist: Add red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce to give it a spicy kick.

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