Vegan Protein Pasta Alfredo with a Creamy Cauliflower Sauce
a quick pasta recipe
The first days of fall are blowing in. We’re reaching for our jackets in the evening, and switching out our iced tea for mugs of the hot version. But it also means it’s time for those creamy comfort food dishes to make their reappearance. So let’s start the week right with a pasta alfredo that’s vegan, protein-packed, and dripping with a creamy, dairy-free sauce made from fresh cauliflower.
Preparation
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Ingredients:1 onion, 3 cloves garlicChop the onions and dice the garlic.
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Ingredients:1 tsp Coconut oilHeat the oil in a pan on medium heat.
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Put the onions into the pan and cook for about 4 minutes, until transparent. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until it is fragrant. Remove to a small bowl and set aside.
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Ingredients:1 head cauliflowerChop the cauliflower into large florets. Put into a pot with boiling water. Cook for 10 minutes.
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Ingredients:150 g Protein Pasta, 100 g peasBring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the Protein Pasta for 7 minutes until it's al dente. Add the peas for the last 2-3 minutes of the cooking time. Reserve the pasta water.
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Ingredients:30 g fine oats, 3 tbsp pasta water, 1 tbsp Vegan Protein Neutral, 20 ml soy cream, 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg, salt, pepper, chili flakesPut the cauliflower, onions, garlic, pasta water, oats, Vegan Protein, soy cream, and spices into a high-powered blender. Puree to create a smooth sauce.
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Ingredients:15 g parsleyChop the parsley finely.
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Drain the Protein Pasta and peas. Stir together in a small pot.
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Ingredients:0.5 lemon juiceDrip the lemon juice over the pasta.
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Serve the pasta alfredo with the parsley.
- Enjoy!
Our Tip: Pasta Trio with Pasta Alfredo, Mac 'n Cheese & Kale Pesto Noodles
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