Almond Alfredo
A take on the traditional pasta, but with almonds and cashews in place of heavy cream or butter, for a delicious vegan option.
Course: Entree
Keyword: alfredo, almond, cashews, nutritional yeast, spring 2019, vegan, vegan contest winner, vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 784kcal
Author: Emma Ryan
- 1 box pasta noodles (try recipe with Barilla Red Lentil Rotini or Penne)
- ¾ cup Simple Truth almonds
- ¾ cup Simple Truth cashews
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
Cook pasta according to box directions.
As noodles cook, make sauce. Add all remaining ingredients into a high-speed blender. Blend on high, until smooth and creamy. Store in an airtight container in fridge, or serve immediately with pasta.
Add some grilled tofu, broccoli, lemon zest or roasted brussels sprouts to your Alfredo.
Calories: 784kcal | Carbohydrates: 107g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 29g | Sodium: 1182mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g