Name: Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 box Explore Cuisine Organic Green Lentil Penne; 1 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor; 2 tsp. garlic (minced); 1 shallot (thinly sliced); 1/4 cup Parma Vegan Parmesan; 1/4 cup cashew cream cheese; 3 cups chopped cauliflower; 1 cup Sproud Plant-Based Milk Barista; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1/4 cup Bragg Premium Nutritional Yeast Seasoning; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. Bragg Olive Oil; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1/4 tsp. rosemary; 1/2 tsp. Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt; 1/4 tsp. white and black pepper

Sometimes, nothing satisfies like the indulgence of Alfredo sauce on pasta. But there is such a thing as foods being too rich from excess cream and butter. We want to feel comfort after a meal, not like we’re in a food coma! Here, an easy and creamy cauliflower Alfredo tops gluten-free pasta in an expert vegan take on a classic Italian dish. Cauliflower is a great choice for vegan cream sauces as it’s velvety, light and similar in texture to a typical cream-based sauce. The richness gets kicked up a notch with the addition of cashew cream cheese. With this dish, indulgence is simply blissful.

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Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 174 kcal

Author Liana Werner-Gray

Ingredients

1 box Explore Cuisine Organic Green Lentil Penne
1 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor
2 tsp. garlic minced
1 shallot thinly sliced
1/4 cup Parma Vegan Parmesan
1/4 cup cashew cream cheese

Alfredo sauce

3 cups chopped cauliflower
1 cup Sproud Plant-Based Milk Barista
1 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup Bragg Premium Nutritional Yeast Seasoning
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. Bragg Olive Oil
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. rosemary
1/2 tsp. Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt
1/4 tsp. white and black pepper

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
In saucepan, boil cauliflower florets in water until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain.
In medium saucepan over medium heat, sauté garlic and shallot in coconut oil until fragrant and golden.
Meanwhile, in blender, combine cauliflower and remaining Alfredo sauce ingredients. Blend on high until creamy and smooth. Add to saucepan.
Stir in cream cheese, vegan parmesan and pasta.
Serve with sprinkle of parmesan and pepper.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 6g30%

Cholesterol 4mg1%

Sodium 653mg27%

Potassium 332mg9%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 206IU4%

Vitamin C 40mg48%

Calcium 118mg12%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.