I don’t know about you, but when it comes to old favourites, Fettucine Alfredo is sure up there. Comfort food 101, am I right?. Ok, so although I think there 100% absolutely IS a place for exact replication of said creature comforts, this recipe I liken more to an evolved half full kind of Alfredo. The kind that is going to leave you glowing, and still satisfied. Win win, right?! Its that time of year where the veggie patch is in motion and starting to yield some rewards, so bonus points if you can pick fresh greens, but no judgement if you buy, lets be real. This recipe is savoury, nutty, wholesome, comforting, creamy, and just o.g. delicious. It is super easy being green with sauces like this, which….btw, are perfect dressings for your rice bowls etc. Oh yeah, i forgot, its like crazy simple to make and stores amazing in the freezer. For reals. k, get your green on, bon appetit…
self adapted recipe from The Plant Philosophy and Bon Appetit
RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
Cream Base
1 can light coconut milk
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1/4 cup flax seeds
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1tsp Apple cider vinegar
1tsp crushed red pepper
1tsp onion powder
1tsp garlic powder
1-2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp oregano
S&P
Pesto Base
13 TBL Olive oil
1/4 cup almonds
1/4 cup flax
1/3 cup flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup Basil
1 cup spinach
S&P
Gluten Free pasta of choice. My favourite is GoGo Quinoa
Optional Garnish
gluten free breadcrums, blended with parsley, s &p
METHOD
Start by making your pesto that you will add in to your cream base at the end
measure all ingredients and blend in food processor or blender until your desired cosistency. pretty smooth but a little bite is always good. Season with Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
For the cream base, do all the same again…
Measure in all ingredients and blend blend blend until smooth. Prob about a minute.
Pour out creambase into a small saucepan, add in your pesto and adjust seasoning again with salt and pepper. Bring to sauce up to serving temp and voila. Toss toss toss, with your pasta and plate
This mades about 2-3 cups of sauce, and will keep very well in the freezer.
Garnish, serve, and slurp
although I think there 100% absolutely IS a place for exact replication of said creature comforts, this recipe I liken more to an evolved half full kind of Alfredo. The kind that is going to leave you glowing, and still satisfied. Win win, right?!
nutritional yeast is not GF – I am celiac
HI Sophie,
ALthough some brands of nutritional yeast can have cross contamination, most are indeed Gluten Free. Thank goodness we get to keep that deliciousness and all the health benefits! Here’s a great one I often use http://www.bobsredmill.com/nutritional-yeast.html It is certified GFree so folks like us don’t have to stress 🙂 I hope this helps you out.
I’m loving your blog ?
Thank you, Kristina! I’m so glad we met and are on this journey! xo