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Creamy Red Pepper Alfredo Pasta

Creamy Red Pepper Alfredo Pasta You'll Crave Again and Again

This Creamy Red Pepper Alfredo Pasta is a quick, gluten-free, vegan meal loved by all.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper Roast for smoky flavor
  • 1 cup Water Adjust for consistency
  • 1 cup Raw Cashews Soaked for creaminess
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast For cheesy flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Sub with sautéed shallots if desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric For color and earthiness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional for warmth
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Use gluten-free if desired
Optional Add-Ins
  • Vegetables, Beans, or Protein e.g., spinach, mushrooms, chickpeas, baked tofu

Equipment

  • High-speed blender
  • medium pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Soak the cashews in water for 6-8 hours, then drain and pat dry.
  2. Slice the red bell pepper, and roast it at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Blend the soaked cashews, water, red bell pepper, nutritional yeast, salt, onion powder, turmeric, and nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Heat the blended sauce in a medium pot over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Cook the pasta according to package instructions (8-10 minutes), reserving some pasta water before draining.
  6. Combine drained pasta with the warm sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Enjoy this Creamy Red Pepper Alfredo Pasta fresh, and store leftovers properly if needed.

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