Vegan Creamy Alfredo. The base for the vegan alfredo sauce starts with creating a roux, which is achieved with olive oil, garlic, and either arrowroot powder or all-purpose flour (if not GF). After some testing, I've found all purpose flour yields a creamier sauce, but the gluten free version isn't far behind. That's right - no processed vegan cream cheese or butter!

This vegan Alfredo sauce is incredibly delicious and versatile too. How to Make Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo. The traditional fettuccine Alfredo is packed with fats while lacking in nutrients. You can cook Vegan Creamy Alfredo using 9 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Vegan Creamy Alfredo

1. You need 1/4 cup of vegan butter.
2. Prepare 3 cloves of minced garlic.
3. It's 1/4 cup of flour.
4. You need 2 cups of milk alternative.
5. Prepare 1 of heaping tablespoon vegan mayo.
6. You need 1/3 cup of pasta water.
7. Prepare 1/2 box of pasta.
8. You need 2 handfuls of cheese alternative of choice.
9. Prepare to taste of Salt, pepper, italian seasonings.

The vegan version is just as delicious as the traditional one (maybe even more!) but it is much more nutritious as it has veggies and nuts sneaked into it. The cashews give this sauce a creamy texture and make it super rich without using any kind of butter or cream. You can enjoy this vegan Alfredo without feeling guilty or gross after eating! And like cauliflower, cashews are incredibly healthy.

Vegan Creamy Alfredo step by step

1. Prepare pasta according to package instructions, don’t forget to save your pasta water! Set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a skillet and then sauté your garlic.
3. Once garlic has browned, add in flour. It will form a sort of dough, brown this as well.
4. Pour in your milk alternative and reserved pasta water, whisk well to dissolve clumps.
5. Put in your vegan mayo and your cheese alternative and whisk again to combine.
6. Heat mixture on low until it thickens, add salt, pepper, Italian seasonings, etc to your liking. Remove from heat once it’s at desired thickness.
7. Stir your pasta into the sauce and enjoy!.

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