
Vegan Vegetable Alfredo Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta (or any pasta of your choice)
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 4 hours or overnight
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as broccoli florets, sliced mushrooms, and diced bell peppers)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, and minced garlic. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook until they are tender but still crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the creamy cashew sauce into the skillet with the vegetables. Stir well to combine and heat through.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until it is well coated with the sauce and vegetables.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.