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whole food plant based alfredo sauce

Whole Food Plant Based Alfredo Sauce

This whole food plant based alfredo sauce is creamy, tangy and super healthy. You won't believe it's dairy free! Full of protein and vegetables, this sauce will elevate your fettucini to the next level.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 543 kcal

Equipment

  • blender
  • Large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 4 1/2 cups cauliflower steamed
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1/2 cup plant milk
  • 3-4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2-2 teaspoons salt
  • 16 ounces whole wheat or brown rice fettuccini
  • a dash smoked paprika
  • chopped basil

Instructions
 

  • If you do not have a high speed blender, pour boiling water over the cashews and soak them for an hour. You can skip this step otherwise.
  • Drain the cashews (if soaking) and add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
  • Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box. Drain and return to the pot. Pour the sauce over the pasta and warm over medium heat, stirring constantly until combined and warmed through. Top with smoked paprika and chopped basil.
Keyword pasta