Raw Cashew Alfredo does not contain cream or added oils. What’s more? Nutritional yeast provides a tangy parmesan-like flavor and texture.
Servings: 4 Print Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry quinoa fettuccini (or any quinoa pasta)
- Cashew Alfredo:
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons almost-boiling water
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tablespoons nutritional yeast (sold in bulk department; not bakers or brewers yeast)
- Sea salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh green peas, shelled. If fresh peas aren't available, frozen work GREAT!
- 1 pound fresh aspargus, cut about 3/4 of asparagus into 1 inch pieces (leave 1/4 whole to have on the side)
- Sea salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Directions
- Prepare pasta according to directions.
- In food processor, puree alfredo ingredients until smooth.
- Sauté oil, garlic, peas, cut asparagus, salt and pepper for 8 minutes. Remove, cook the whole asparagus in the same pan with 2 tablespoons of water, covered for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Top cooked pasta with veggies. Drizzle on alfredo sauce and sprinkle with chives.
Nutritional Facts for Spring Fettuccini with Cashew Alfredo
2 cups
4
Daily Value %*
19%
16%
7%
0%
10%
20%
40%
28%
%
35%
30%
%
* Daily Value % based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Elizabeth Trelfa says
Where can we find nutritional yeast? I’ve looked all over and can’t find it. Or is there a substitute?
Dawn says
Nutritional yeast is usually in the bulk section of healthfood stores. Amazon also sells it: http://amzn.to/1U9s5l6
You can always use a little Parmesan cheese instead….nutritional yeast is considered the vegan version of parmesan! xx
Nancy says
This is a FAVORITE DAWN ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
Thank Yoooo!!!!
Dawn says
Glad you enjoyed it! This cashew alfredo sauce is delish! Great on steamed or grilled broccoli, too!