Ingredients:
- 1 small onion minced
- 1 package of fettuccine/linguine or pasta of choice ( Try banza for chickpea pasta if gluten free)
- 2-3 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 tbsp of avocado oil
- 1/4 c of water
- 1TBS lemon juice
- 1/4 c of nutritional yeast
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 2 tbs of smart balance original butter or dairy free butter of choice
- 1 1/2 c cashews (soaked in hot water for 20 minutes)
- 2 c of unsweentend almond milk
- 2 c of steamed broccoli fresh or frozen
- 1/3 c sundried tomatoes
Directions:
- Soak the cashews in hot water for 20 minutes.
- While the cashews are soaking begin cooking the pasta. Cook the fettuccine/linguine according to package instructions and to desired firmness.
- Add 2TBS of avocado oil + water to a medium sized frying pan.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil and water for 5-8 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, cashews ( drained) , smart balance butter, and almond milk to a food processor or a high speed blender.
- Blend on high until smooth. Scrap down the sides and continue blending if necessary.
- Steam the broccoli according to the package if you are using frozen. Feel free to use a steamer basket to steam fresh broccoli or even steam in the microwave.
- Rinse and drain the pasta and set aside
- Add the contents from the blender into a large pot or pan and warm on low heat for 5 minutes. Stir and add salt.
- Add the pasta and stir
- Add the chopped broccoli to the mixture and continue to stir until combined
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
- Serve & Enjoy!
Tips and Tricks: Blending the cashews prior to adding all the other ingredients will provide a smoother sauce consistency. We love pairing this pasta with a giant salad! Feel free to experiment using different types of pasta such as BANZA. This pasta is high in protein and also made from chickpeas which could be beneficial to those who tend to steer away from pasta.
The story behind the recipe: Before Stevie started making healthier choices she always found herself ordering broccoli alfredo with sundried tomatoes at the Cheese Cake Factory! She was inspired to create a recipe that was vegan and dairy-free. She also wanted to create this recipe because it's simply GUILT FREE AND BLOATLESS!
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As always, stay well.
Love,
Diane & Stevie
Recipe added: 2/23/2021
