Dinner, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Oil-free

Alfredo Lemon Pasta (Dairy-Free)

vegan high-protein alfredo creamy lemon pasta

This 25-minute creamy, dairy-free and high-protein alfredo lemon pasta is a spin on classic alfredo pasta. It is a family-favourite and a great simple weeknight recipe. It’s creamy, loaded with veggies, and high in plant protein. It’s completely vegan and can also be made oil-free and gluten-free.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (see notes for oil-free)
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 green pepper
  • 2 blocks of silken tofu (about 400g each)
  • 2 lemons (about 6 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 3-4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 500g pasta
  • Vegan parmesan to serve (optional)

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Frying pan

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Chop your onion then fry in olive oil on medium heat until translucent.
  3. Chop pepper and cherry tomatoes, then add to the pan with onions.
  4. Make the creamy lemon sauce by adding silken tofu, lemon juice, garlic cloves, salt and nutritional yeast to a blender or food processor and blending until smooth.
  5. Mix the sauce in with the veggies then add in the cooked pasta.
  6. Serve the alfredo lemon pasta with vegan parmesan and enjoy!

Notes

*For an oil-free version, fry onions in a few tbsp of vegetable stock or water.

*For a gluten-free version, substitute gluten-free pasta for white pasta.

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