Creamy Alfredo Pasta
Prep Time: 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 6 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
This creamy Alfredo pasta checks all the boxes. It's made from a few simple ingredients, easy to make, and loaded with flavor. Perfect for nights when you want a delicious pasta recipe without all the fuss.
** Soak 1 cup of raw, unsalted cashews overnight in water. **
Boil a pot of water and cook your pasta according to the package. Al dente preferred. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water. Drain off water and set noodles aside.
In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add the plant-based butter and onion. Sweat until it's translucent.
Drain the water from the cashews. Add the soft cashews to pan with the onions. Season with salt and cracked black pepper. Simmer over medium heat.Next, add the cashew, onion mixture into a blender. Add the nutritional yeast and 1 cup of reserved pasta water, blend well. Pour the creamy sauce back into the sauté pan and simmer over low heat. If the sauce is too thick, simply add more reserved pasta water and stir well.
Add the cooked pasta and simmer everything together over low heat. Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until it is well coated. You can add more crushed black pepper and a pinch of salt to taste if you desire. Serve and enjoy!
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 436kcal, Carbohydrates: 56g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 34mg, Potassium: 444mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 88IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 31mg, Iron: 3mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 436