Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo
Love fettuccine alfredo but have been struggling to find the perfect homemade vegan-approved option? Well, look no further because our vegan fettuccine alfredo is about to become your favorite pasta recipe.
This Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo:
- Is so delicious and full of flavor.
- Perfect for pasta lovers.
- Will quickly become a weeknight dinner staple.
- Plant-based and vegan.
This Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is special. Very special indeed. It was created by my dear friend and co-author, Michelle Cehn, founder of World of Vegan, and it is one of our favorite recipes from The Friendly Vegan Cookbook that we are so excited to share with you! It makes for the perfect family dinner and only uses plant-based ingredients.
This Fettuccine Alfredo is one of the 100 delicious recipes from my book, The Friendly Vegan Cookbook! We hope it's the best vegan cookbook for those looking to integrate more plant-based foods into their lives. Go get your copy and get cooking!
No Dairy Needed
Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic and a worldwide favorite, which is why we are so excited about this vegan version. The original recipe uses ingredients like butter, and heavy cream, making the dish a heavy and (not so healthy) meal. By using almonds in this vegan version, we skip the dairy without having to compromise on the creaminess and incredible flavor. You must be wondering, almonds? Trust me, it’s amazing!
Another great feature about this recipe is that there’s no need to soak the almonds previously, so no need to prep with hours (or even a day) in advance.
One-Pot Wonder
This delicious Fettuccine Alfredo keeps on giving. Apart from being so good (beware of those eating straight out of the pot tendencies), it uses easy to find ingredients and you’ll only need one pot. Meaning, no strenuous dishwashing is necessary. Our kind of food, right? It doesn’t sound like much but when you’re hungry and tired after a long day, you will be so happy you don’t have to spend an extra 20 minutes in the kitchen.
Almond Cream Pulp
If you like to live by the motto: reuse, reduce, and recycle, you’ll love this tip! Instead of discarding the leftover pulp when straining the almond cream, use it for other preparations. You can bake some amazing vegan muffins or cookies, keep it in your refrigerator, and use it later for smoothies or let it dry and add it to your oatmeal when cooking. So many ways you can make use of this (otherwise discardable) almond milk byproduct.
The Ingredients and Substitutes
- Almonds: 1 cup, unsalted & raw
- Water: 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons, divided.
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Yellow Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Garlic: 5 large cloves, minced
- Vegetable Broth: 4 cups of low-sodium broth (or the equivalent amount of vegetable bouillon and water)
- Fettuccine: 1 package (16 ounces)
- Cornstarch: 4 teaspoons
- Salt: 1 tablespoon (only needed in using low-sodium broth)
- Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon, ground
- Black Pepper: freshly cracked, to taste (for garnish)
- Fresh Parsley: ½ cup, chopped (for garnish)
How to Make Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo:
Keep scrolling to the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and recipe instructions!
Begin by using a highpowered blender, blend the almonds and 3 cups of water until a creamy milk forms. Over a large bowl, pour the liquid through a nut milk bag to strain out the pulp, and gently massage the bag until all the milk has passed through and only a thick crumbly clump of almond pulp remains. Set aside the silkysmooth almond cream and discard the pulp (or save it to use in another recipe).
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 to 4 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
Next, add the vegetable broth and homemade almond milk, increase the heat to medium high, and bring to a boil.
Add the fettuccine to the pot and cook uncovered for the amount of time suggested on the package or until the noodles are cooked and tender. This will take 9 to 12 minutes but can vary depending on the type of pasta you use. Stir the pasta frequently to prevent it from clumping and sticking to the bottom of the pan.
While the pasta is cooking, mix the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl until the cornstarch dissolves.
Two minutes before the pasta is done, add the cornstarch and water mixture, salt, and ground black pepper to the pot. Cook for 2 to 5 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken.
Next, turn the heat off and allow the pasta and sauce to rest on the stove for 5 minutes to thicken. If the sauce is still very liquid, turn the heat on while mixing the pasta and sauce for another 1 to 2 minutes—but keep in mind that the sauce will continue to thicken with time.
Plate the pasta and garnish it with the cracked black pepper and parsley.
Recipe Notes & Tips
- Make sure you cook your onions on low until they are really tender.
- If you love spicy meals, consider adding fresh red pepper flakes or paprika as a garnish.
- You can also make this recipe ahead of time and pull it out of the fridge when ready to enjoy.
What Should I Serve with Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo?
While our vegan fettuccini is very filling by itself, it would go well with a salad or dinner rolls.
FAQs
Why do I have to use raw almonds for this recipe?
Using raw almonds saves a lot of time from having to soak almonds for this recipe.
Can I serve this over any kind of pasta?
If you don't have any fettuccini on hand, this vegan alfredo sauce can be served over any pasta you have.
How do I prevent the alfredo sauce from thickening when I put it in the fridge?
If it thickens up on you, all you'll need to do is add a bit of water to help thin the sauce out.
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Photos by Zhoro Apostolov
Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
- 1 cup of raw unsalted almonds
- 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons water divided
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 5 large cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or the equivalent amount of vegetable bouillon and water
- 16 ounces of fettuccine
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon salt only if using low-sodium broth
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste for garnish
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Using a highpowered blender, blend the almonds and 3 cups of water until a creamy milk forms. Over a large bowl, pour the liquid through a nut milk bag to strain out the pulp, and gently massage the bag until all the milk has passed through and only a thick crumbly clump of almond pulp remains. Set aside the silkysmooth almond cream and discard the pulp (or save it to use in another recipe).
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 to 4 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
- Add the vegetable broth and homemade almond milk, increase the heat to medium high, and bring to a boil.
- Add the fettuccine to the pot and cook uncovered for the amount of time suggested on the package or until the noodles are cooked and tender. This will take 9 to 12 minutes but can vary depending on the type of pasta you use. Stir the pasta frequently to prevent it from clumping and sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- While the pasta is cooking, mix the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl until the cornstarch dissolves.
- Two minutes before the pasta is done, add the cornstarch and water mixture, salt, and ground black pepper to the pot. Cook for 2 to 5 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Turn the heat off and allow the pasta and sauce to rest on the stove for 5 minutes to thicken. If the sauce is still very liquid, turn the heat on while mixing the pasta and sauce for another 1 to 2 minutes—but keep in mind that the sauce will continue to thicken with time.
- Plate the pasta and garnish with the cracked black pepper and parsley.
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Notes
- Make sure you cook your onions on low until they are really tender.
- If you love spicy meals, consider adding fresh red pepper flakes or paprika as a garnish.
- You can also make this recipe ahead of time and pull it out of the fridge when ready to enjoy.
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