Best Vegan Alfredo Sauce - Elavegan | Recipes 8/25/21, 9:27 PM Best Vegan Alfredo Sauce This vegan Alfredo sauce is the perfect sauce for pasta which is quickly made and very delicious. It's creamy, healthy, plant-based, nutfree, and gluten-free! Cuisine Course Italian Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Total Time 25 minutes Servings Author 4 Michaela Vais Main Course Ingredients 1 pound cauliflower cooked (small to medium sized head) 8.8 oz (250 g) mushrooms fresh 3 cloves of garlic 2 tsp vegetable oil (divided) 1 cup vegetable broth or water 1/4 cup hemp seeds shelled or soaked cashews (*see notes) 1 tbsp nutritional yeast 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional) Sea salt to taste 1/4 tsp pepper Pinch of smoked paprika Pinch of chili powder (optional) 8 oz pasta of choice (e.g. gluten-free pasta) Fresh herbs to garnish (e.g. parsley) Instructions 1. Check the video in the blog post for easy visual instructions. 2. Cut the cauliflower into florets and cook it in salted water for about 10-15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain the water. 3. In another pot cook pasta of choice as per the instructions on the package. https://elavegan.com/best-vegan-alfredo-sauce-gluten-free/ Page 1 of 2 Best Vegan Alfredo Sauce - Elavegan | Recipes 8/25/21, 9:27 PM 4. While the cauliflower and pasta cooks, slice mushrooms, and finely mince the garlic. 5. Heat 1 tsp of oil in a skillet and add the garlic. Fry over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. 6. Add the garlic, the drained cauliflower, and all other ingredients (except the pasta, the mushrooms, and the fresh herbs) to a high-speed blender. 7. Mix on high speed for about 1-2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Try the sauce and adjust seasonings to taste. 8. Heat another 1 tsp of oil in a skillet (use the same one which you used for the garlic) and add the mushrooms. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes over medium heat, add a pinch of salt and pepper. 9. Pour the Alfredo sauce over the cooked pasta. 10. Add the mushrooms, garnish with fresh herbs (e.g. parsley) and enjoy! Store leftovers in the fridge. Notes The recipe was originally posted in October 2018 and the blog post has been updated in May 2020 with helpful information and a video. The recipe has not been changed. How to store: Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Add more greens: Add veggies/greens of choice, for example, broccoli, peas, spinach, or kale. Make it low-carb: Swap the pasta for spiralized or ribbon zucchini or carrot. Cashews: Use soaked cashews instead of hemp seeds. You can also swap the hemp seeds for two tablespoons (about 40 grams) of sunflower seed butter. Nutrition Facts Best Vegan Alfredo Sauce Amount per Serving Calories Fat 8g Saturated Fat 2g Carbohydrates 53g Fiber 6g Sugar 6g Protein 16g 341 % Daily Value* 12% 10% 18% 24% 7% 32% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. https://elavegan.com/best-vegan-alfredo-sauce-gluten-free/ Page 2 of 2
