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Pumpkin Seed Alfredo Fusilli. Nut-free Vegan Alfredo Recipe. Easy cashew free alfredo sauce with pasta. Vegan Soy-free Nut-free Recipe. Pin this Recipe.Β
Creamy pastas make for a quick and filling weeknight meal. FusilliΒ is tossed in pumpkin seed alfredo and served with greens, nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan and a good dash of black pepper. Super easy and flavorful. Add veggies and greens of choice.Β
I have a nut-free alfredo on the blog using cauliflower which is amazing as well, easy and quite versatile. You can find theΒ cauliflower alfredo here. If you do not like cauliflower, this is the recipe for you. Use this sauce to make other creamy sauces. Add additional garlic and olive oil for a garlic sauce, add some roasted chile or jalapeno for a chile garlic cream sauce.Β
More pasta from the blog
- Fettuccine with Tomato Cream Sauce and garlicky roasted Asparagus
- Pumpkin Sage Pasta with pumpkin cream sauce and crisp SageΒ
- Black pepper Mac and Cheese
- Chickpea Chorizo, Quinoa shells in tomato sauce.
- Spinach Penne in Chipotle Habanero cream sauce
Pumpkin Seed Alfredo Fusilli. Nut-free Vegan Alfredo Recipe
IngredientsΒ Β
- 6 to 8 oz fusilli or fettucini.
Pumpkin seed Alfredo
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion or shallots
- 3 fat cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup water, divided
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 tsp or more dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp dried basil or oregano
- 3/4 tsp or more salt
- 1.5 to 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp flour, I use whole wheat. use rice flour to make gf
- a generous dash of black pepper
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup unsweetened non dairy milk
- 1 cup baby spinach , optional
- 1/2 cup thawed peas, optional
Garnish
- red pepper flakes
- black pepper
- vegan peptita parm
InstructionsΒ
- Cook pasta according to instructions and keep aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until translucent. 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add pumpkin seeds and 1/4 cup water an bring to a boil. about 4 minutes. Cook for 2 more minutes, then let it cool a bit..
- Meanwhile add all the ingredients from nutritional yeast through non dairy milk to the blender (nutritional yeast, herbs, salt, lemon, vinegar, flour, pepper, olive oil, non dairy milk). Add the onion pumpkin seed mixture to the blender. Blend until smooth.
- Return to the skillet over medium heat. Add another 1/4 cup water.(I use the water to rinse the blender and added it to the skillet). Bring to a boil. Stir frequently to avoid lumps. The mixture will thicken considerably. Cook for another minute, so the flour is cooked through. Total 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully taste and adjust the salt and tang. Add more herbs if you wish.
- Add the cooked pasta, spinach, peas and other veggies if using. Toss well. If the sauce is too thick, add a few tbsp of water or the pasta cooking water and mix in. Cover and switch off heat. Let the pasta sit for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with pepper flakes and nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan of choice.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
First I have to say, I think this would turn out even more amazing if one follows the recipe exactly. Unfortunately, where I currently live it is impossible to find nooch. Also, I had no plant milk on hand and again, not something attainable here unless you make it yourself (store bought it is all watered down and full of additives). I simply subbed water for milk, and added basil because I am an addict. This turned out beautifully!!! Like a pesto alfredo. Best creamy pasta Ive made in years. Thank you sooooo much!!
You can use a roux of flour and water to thicken the sauce instead of plain water. I am glad it turned out amazing!
I tried this recipe but with spaghetti rather than fusilli ! I am actually new at cooking but I did quite well. I am working for an event company in London where we list several food/cooking related event and it made me more aware about eating homecooked meals with healthy products. As a pasta lover I will certainly try other pasta recipes from this blog. Any recommendation ?
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Can I freeze this? I just made a big batch and itβs delicious π It makes me super happy since Iβm allergic to nuts.
i havent tried it. i am sure it will freeze just fine.
I make this all the time now..LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe. I add whatever vegetables I have on handβ¦favorite? Broccoli and peas.
Followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious!!! This will definitely be added into the rotationβ¦
I was a cheese fanatic prior to becoming Vegan and have not found a sauce I have made and liked or even a store bought brand but I absolutely loved this recipe when I made it last night! This was surely a winner and will make it again real soon. I added peas and sauteed spinach and doubled the recipe. Looking forward to the leftovers tonight. The system wouldnβt allow me to give 5 stars but it is!
Yay! so glad you love it!!
Made this tonight, itβs was so delicious! Iβve missed creamy pastas and this really hits the spot on creaminess especially with the nutritional yeast to add a cheesiness. Love it!
OMG- vegan for three years and this is the first time Iβve seen your blog! Looking for something different to fix tonight- I found IT! Thank you!!!
Thank you for finding me!
I just canβt get enough of creamy pasta dishes right now, and I really appreciate that seeds are significantly less pricey than cashews etc. ????????
Must admit i was sceptical Richa but made this last night it was DELICIOUS and i have some left for tonight and im excited , thanks for a great recipie