Description
Creamy Veggie Pasta Bliss
A silky garlic cauliflower Alfredo tossed with tender asparagus, sweet peas and perfectly cooked fettuccine. Cozy, creamy and full of plant powered goodness in every twirl.
Ingredients
Garlic Alfredo Sauce
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5 to 6 cups cauliflower florets
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
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2 cups vegetable broth
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1 cup Silk Unsweetened Original Almondmilk
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3 tbsp nutritional yeast
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3/4 tsp salt
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Black pepper, to taste
Pasta
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1 box fettuccine noodles
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 cup asparagus, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 cup frozen peas, prepared
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and boil 8 to 12 minutes or until fork tender. Drain.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, cook until fragrant, then set aside.
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In a blender, combine cauliflower, sautéed garlic and oil, half of the broth, almondmilk, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add remaining broth in small increments until the sauce is creamy and pourable.
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Cook pasta according to package instructions. Do not rinse; immediately coat with sauce while warm.
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In a separate skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add asparagus and garlic and cook until asparagus is tender. Add peas, season with salt and pepper, and stir.
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Combine pasta, Alfredo sauce and vegetables in a skillet. Toss, heat through and finish with herbs and cracked pepper.
Notes
When blending the sauce, make sure to start with only half of the vegetable broth and add more in increments. It’s easy to adjust a sauce that’s too thick but much more difficult to correct a sauce that’s too thin.
This dish reheats easily, just pop it in the microwave or heat it over medium on your stovetop.
Pair with toasted garlic bread or a simple green salad.
Add a sprinkle of fresh basil, parsley or red pepper flakes for brightness.
Nutrition info is approximate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Boil and Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian inspired Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 390kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 17g