Vegan Alfredo Pasta Recipe
This Vegan Alfredo is a blank canvas for customization! Add your favorite veggies, protein, or herbs to personalize your pasta dish and create endless flavor combinations.
Ingredients
- ½ pound spaghetti
- ½ cup butter vegan
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 ¼ cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- Parmesan cheese vegan
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to the package directions.½ pound spaghetti
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add the butter, once it melts, add the garlic and cook for a couple of minutes.½ cup butter, 2 garlic cloves minced
- Add the flour and mix until creamy. Add the almond milk and stir, bring to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes, or until it thickens. Add the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.2 tablespoons flour, 1 ¼ cup almond milk, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, Salt and pepper
- Add the spaghetti and gently toss to coat evenly with the creamy alfredo sauce until well combined.
- Serve with vegan Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.1 tablespoon fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese
Notes
- Plant-Milk Magic: Unsweetened almond milk works beautifully here, but feel free to experiment with your favorite plant-based milk! Oat milk creates a creamier sauce, while soy milk offers a slightly richer flavor.
- Starchy Secrets: Reserve some pasta water before draining! Adding a splash or two of this starchy liquid to your sauce can help loosen it up and achieve that restaurant-style silky texture.
- Roux Power: The roux (flour cooked in vegan butter) is the base of our creamy sauce. If your sauce seems a bit thin after simmering, whisk in a cornstarch slurry. Simply mix one teaspoon cornstarch with one tablespoon of water and whisk it into the simmering sauce until thickened to your desired consistency.
- Spice It Up!: Feeling adventurous? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for an extra cheesy flavor. Nutritional yeast also adds a bit of a savory, umami complexity.
- Herb Haven: Fresh herbs like chopped chives, basil, or oregano can add a wonderful pop of freshness to your finished dish.
- Don’t be shy with the veggies! This recipe is a fantastic starting point for incorporating your favorite chopped vegetables. Broccoli florets, sautéed spinach, or sliced mushrooms all work beautifully. For heartier vegetables, pre-cook them slightly before adding them to the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 889kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 17gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 577mgPotassium: 329mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1629IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 274mgIron: 3mg
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