(MEATLESS MONDAYS/VEGAN RECIPES) Fettucine Alfredo is an easy-to-make, delicious comfort food. But just because it usually has milk and cream doesn’t mean that you have to give it up if you go vegan. For this Meat-Free Monday, we have a creamy, delicious, and best of all, easy pasta recipe. As always, happy eating! — Global Animal

Easy Pasta Recipe from The Everything Vegan Cookbook by Jolinda Hackett
Jolinda Hackett: Most vegan fettucine alfredo recipes start with a roux of margarine, flour, and soy milk, but this one uses cashew cream instead for a sensually decadent white sauce. Go ahead and lick the spoons! Nobody’s watching.
Alfredo Sauce Lasagna: Make a double batch and use this cheesy sauce to create a layered White Lasagna
I didn’t have any miso or tahini, so I just left them out. I had no fresh garlic or a proper onion, so I just used scallions and sautéed them in the olive oil with 1/2 tsp garlic powder. I also added 1 Tbsp of minced fresh ginger because I like it. I scraped the sauté pan into the blender and whizzed everything for the sauce together, and it was delicious!
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup raw cashews (or 1/3 cup cashew butter)
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 Tbsp miso (see *Note above – recommend white miso)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp tahini (see *Note above)
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 tsp fresh minced garlic (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or safflower oil
- 6 – 8 scallions, sliced
- 1 12 oz package fettucine, cooked
Directions:
- Cook the noodles in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente, then drain
- While the pasta is cooking, blend together the cashews and water until completely smooth and creamy, about 90 seconds
- Add remaining ingredients, except oil and pasta, and puree until smooth
- Slowly add oil until the mixture is thick and oil is emulsified
- Transfer sauce to a saucepan and heat on low heat for 4 – 5 minutes, stirring frequently Serve over cooked fettuccine noodles
Menu Suggestions: Minced parsley or basil is a nice garnish. Fettucine Alfredo is delicious with fried tofu and steamed veggies or a simple green salad
More Savvy Vegetarian: http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/fettucine-alfredo-vegan.php
You must log in to post a comment.