Mushroom Alfredo (dairy-free)
Pasta
What Youβll Need:
πβπ« 12 oz mushrooms (cremini or white), sliced
π§ 3 garlic cloves, minced
π§ 2 tbsp vegan butter
π₯ 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water 20 min)
π₯ 1 1/2 cups unsweetened non-diary milk (like almond or oat)
π§ 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
π 1 tbsp lemon juice
π§ 1 tsp onion powder
π§ 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
π§ 1/4 tsp black pepper
π 12 oz cooked pasta (fettuccine or your choice)
πΏ fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Features:
Nutrition:
*Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
How Youβll Make It
- Cook the mushrooms: Heat olive oil or vegan butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sautΓ© 7β10 minutes until golden and tender. Add minced garlic in the last 2 minutes and cook until fragrant.
- 2. Prepare the Alfredo sauce: Drain soaked cashews and blend with plant milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- 3. Combine sauce and mushrooms: Pour the cashew sauce into the skillet with mushrooms. Stir well and cook on low heat for 3β5 minutes until warmed through and slightly thickened.
- Mix with pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss well to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Substituttions
Mushroom Alfredo (dairy-free)
Ingredients:
πβπ« 12 oz mushrooms (cremini or white), sliced
π§ 3 garlic cloves, minced
π§ 2 tbsp vegan butter
π₯ 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water 20 min)
π₯ 1 1/2 cups unsweetened non-diary milk (like almond or oat)
π§ 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
π 1 tbsp lemon juice
π§ 1 tsp onion powder
π§ 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
π§ 1/4 tsp black pepper
π 12 oz cooked pasta (fettuccine or your choice)
πΏ fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Features:
Instructions:
- Cook the mushrooms: Heat olive oil or vegan butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sautΓ© 7β10 minutes until golden and tender. Add minced garlic in the last 2 minutes and cook until fragrant.
- 2. Prepare the Alfredo sauce: Drain soaked cashews and blend with plant milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- 3. Combine sauce and mushrooms: Pour the cashew sauce into the skillet with mushrooms. Stir well and cook on low heat for 3β5 minutes until warmed through and slightly thickened.
- Mix with pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss well to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.