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Vegan Alfredo Sauce Pasta Dinner

This Vegan Alfredo Sauce is light, creamy, and delicious! Plus this recipe is easy to make, and you only need a few simple ingredients like roasted garlic, cauliflower, and coconut milk. Great for anyone who wants a lightened up, healthier version of the traditional recipe!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Roast Garlic 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 232 kcal

Equipment

  • High Speed Blender
  • Sauce Pan
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Cups Cauliflower Florets
  • 13.5 Ounces Full Fat Coconut Milk I use the brand Native Forest.
  • 4-6 Cloves of Garlic
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Paprika

Instructions
 

  • Start by adding about an inch of water into a large sauce pan. Turn on high and bring the water to a boil.
  • Once it's boiling, add in the cauliflower florets and place the cover on. Turn the temperature to medium/low for about 20-25 minutes. You'll know it's done when the cauliflower is tender enough to poke a fork into.
  • Next place the garlic cloves onto a small pan and roast at 325 degrees for about 30 minutes. (Or until they're golden brown.)
  • To make the sauce add the full fat coconut milk, salt, paprika, steamed cauliflower, and roasted garlic to a high speed blender. (Make sure to remove the skin from the garlic.)
  • Blend on high until it becomes a smooth and creamy consistency.
  • Pour the sauce over gluten-free pasta, or vegetables! Enjoy!

Notes

Helpful Tips

  • Keep an eye on the garlic as it's roasting. It will burn easily! I usually set my oven to 325 and let it roast for 25-30 minutes. You'll know it's done with the skin turns golden brown.
  • When you reheat pasta and sauce, you can add a little coconut milk or water to help thin it out!
  • Make sure the cauliflower is fork tender or mushy so it's easy to blend!
  • You can steam cauliflower in a sauce pan directly in the water, or in a stackable steamer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add extra protein to this dish?
Yes! This dish pairs well with chicken or steak for extra protein.
How can I thin out the sauce?
If the sauce is too thick for you, just stir in some regular coconut milk or non-dairy milk. (You can also add a little water.)
Can I add Vegan cheese to the sauce?
Yes of course! I have not tried it myself, but if you'd like to stir in some shredded cheese, I'm sure it would taste delicious!
What would suggest serving this dish with?
Personally, I love adding vegetables to my pasta dishes! I usually stir in streamed broccoli or sautéed mushrooms.

How to store leftovers

You can store sauce in an air tight glass container for up to five days in the refrigerator. After that I would transfer it into the freezer for longer storage! (Perfect for a rainy day.) Make sure your container is freezer safe! To reheat, just add it to the stovetop in a pan on medium/low heat. Stir until it's warm. I would not recommend storing gluten-free pasta with the sauce. (It tends to get soggy.)

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 639mgPotassium: 681mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 208IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 4mg
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