Cauliflower Alfredo [vegan]

Lucky for us, cauliflower is available all-year round, so what better way to reap all the benefits of this nutrient powerhouse than to incorporate it into an everyday staple? This recipe for vegan Alfredo, made with an ultra-creamy cauliflower sauce, is what I consider to be guilt-free indulgence. It ticks all the boxes for comfort food–easy, creamy, hearty, and warm–but packs a nutritious punch.

Ingredients

• 8 oz penne 

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1/2 white onion, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 3 cups cauliflower, chopped

• 1 cup vegetable stock

• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp soy sauce

• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.

2. Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat.

3. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes, or until soft.

4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

5. Add cauliflower and vegetable stock to the pot. Cover with lid and let the cauliflower cook for 5 minutes, or until soft.

6. Transfer cauliflower mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.

7. Add remaining ingredients (nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and soy sauce) and blend again. Add salt and pepper to taste.

8. Pour over pasta and enjoy immediately!

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