Noodle ideas
There are lots of other options for pasta in this vegan fettuccine alfredo, especially if you eat a gluten free diet. Here are some options you could try: Why we love this recipe: This recipe is a fan-favorite! The sauce is made with nutrient-dense cauliflower and protein-packed cashews instead of dairy, but it comes out unbelievably creamy. Make it with any type of noodle it’s an easy 30-minute plant based dinner we’ve been enjoying for years! “This is the best vegan alfredo sauce! It’s my new go-to. It had just the right amount of creaminess and the seasoning is on point!” -Maeghan
Cauliflower: This cruciferous vegetable makes the body of this sauce. Cashews: Cashews make the sauce creamy and add plant based protein, which makes it filling and satisfying. Garlic and onion powder: These flavorings round out the savory profile. Olive oil and vegetable broth: Olive oil is used for sauteing, and veggie broth for simmering the sauce.
Cook the ingredients for 10 minutes on the stove, then blend them until a creamy sauce forms and mix that with the noodles. You’ve got vegan fettuccine alfredo, an easy plant based dinner recipe in 30 minutes!
Standard pasta: This recipe is best with fettucine, but you can use any long noodle like spaghetti or bucatini as a substitute. Legume pasta: Pasta made from lentils is becoming easy to find at your local grocery, made from black beans, lentils, or chickpeas. Alex and I have tried a few brands and found the texture is a little tough for us—but other people rave about it! Zucchini noodles (zoodles) or spaghetti squash: Making this pasta with vegetable noodles like zucchini noodles or roasted spaghetti squash would also be tasty! You can make your own or they’re easy to find prepackaged.
Frequently asked questions
Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water. While cooking, check pasta continually for doneness. As soon as the pasta has a tender exterior but a fleck of white at its core, drain it! Even a few seconds can be the difference between al dente and limp noodles.
Put it on a pizza. Imagine spinach artichoke pizza with a layer of white vegan alfredo sauce. As a dip. How good would baked French fries or baked potato wedges be dipped in this sauce? Drizzle on a grain bowl. These power bowls or a sheet pan dinner would taste incredible with a drizzle of this vegan alfredo. Or make an easy meal out of fresh or roasted vegetables, quinoa, and this sauce.
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