Description
This roasted cauliflower alfredo is creamy, savory, garlicky, and delicious! It’s vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Toss your favorite pasta with a secretly-healthy cauliflower alfredo sauce, then add vegan parmesan and fresh parsley on top. It’s a healthy comfort food that can be enjoyed guilt-free as a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Roasted Cauliflower
- 5 cups cauliflower florets
- 1–2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Pasta
- 12oz your choice of pasta (such as fettuccine, penne, or rotini)
Alfredo Sauce
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp mellow white miso paste
- 2–3 cloves garlic or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup water, plant-based milk, or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved from the boiled pasta
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- Vegan parmesan
- Pine nuts
- Breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Roasted Cauliflower: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Add cauliflower florets to a large bowl. Toss with extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread cauliflower across a large baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until golden brown. After, set aside 3 cups of roasted cauliflower for the alfredo sauce.
- Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. I recommend boiling the pasta until it is al dente or slightly undercooked. The pasta will cook further once you combine it with the alfredo sauce later on. While draining the pasta, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water (to be used for the alfredo sauce).
- Alfredo Sauce: Combine 3 cups roasted cauliflower to a blender along with all other alfredo sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed. Thin the sauce with water as needed.
- Combine: Transfer cooked pasta back into the pot. Add the alfredo sauce and remaining roasted cauliflower. Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot and evenly combined. Divide among serving plates and add garnish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Read “Kaylie’s Tips” in the blog post for tips and recommendations.
- Nutrition information below reflects the use of 12oz whole wheat pasta. The nutrition information will vary depending on the type of pasta you use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 16g
