Creamy Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo

This creamy vegan fettuccine alfredo is the ultimate comfort food recipe and a major crowd pleaser. It is simple, creamy and packed with delicious flavor. 

Years ago, nothing was more comforting than going to a restaurant and ordering a ginormous plate of fettuccine alfredo pasta loaded with butter, Parmesan cheese, and cream. However, without fail, we were left in a food coma feeling nauseated and uncomfortable for hours after only a few bites.

Thankfully, getting creative in the kitchen is what we love best! Saying goodbye to dairy meant that we could recreate our favorite recipes and traditional fettuccine alfredo was no exception.

Our vegan fettuccine alfredo recipe is the ultimate healthy comfort food recipe with simple plant-based ingredients light enough to savor, yet incredibly creamy and luscious enough to indulge in a second serving, guilt free. Better yet, you can whip up this crowd favorite in no time with minimal ingredients and pantry staples, making it the perfect family meal on a busy weekday night, or a romantic dinner in, with your better half.

CREAMY VEGAN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO INGREDIENTS

We use these simple key ingredients to make our delicious and nourishing vegan fettuccine alfredo recipe: 

• Great Northern Beans – For a creamy consistency and nourishing balance of plant-based protein, fiber, and iron.
• Cashews – For a thick and creamy sauce packed with nutrients. Opt for raw unsalted cashews soaked in hot water for 20 minutes, then drained and rinsed prior to blending, for the best tasting sauce.
• Nutritional yeast – To give the sauce a savory cheesy flavor without adding Parmesan cheese.
• Plant-based milk – For an extra creamy consistency, we love almond milk for this recipe but any plant milk will work. 
• Fresh squeezed lemon – For a tangy depth of flavor.
• Onion and garlic – For a savory depth of flavor. Fresh garlic will take this recipe to the next level, but a classic jar of minced garlic will also work in this recipe.
• Extra-virgin olive oil – For a lusciously smooth, rich and creamy flavor.

Don’t forget to slice a freshly baked baguette for soaking up that extra sauce, too! 

SIMPLE VEGAN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO VARIATIONS

We absolutely love and indulge in this fettuccine alfredo recipe as it is; but don’t hesitate to change it up and add your own spin to it. 

Check out a few simple vegan fettuccine alfredo swaps below:

• White beans – We use great northern beans in this recipe, but any white bean will work wonderfully, such as navy, or cannellini beans.
• Oil-free – Opt for vegetable broth or water to sauté onion and garlic for an oil-free version of this mouthwatering recipe.
• Vegetable broth – This is a great replacement for unsweetened plant milk without changing the smooth and creamy texture of the sauce.
• Red Pepper Flakes – Optional, but totally worth it!
• Fresh parsley – Optional, but you can never go wrong with fresh herbs and pasta.

Decide to switch things up? Let us know how it turns out in the comments below. Getting creative in the kitchen is what we love best!

HOW TO MAKE CREAMY VEGAN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

This fettuccine alfredo recipe is super quick and easy to prepare. Follow these simple steps:

First things first, heat oil or vegetable broth in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Add minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté, stirring continuously for 30 seconds, or just until fragrant, then remove pan from heat.

Second, add all ingredients to a blender or food processor, minus freshly squeezed lemon and parsley, and blend on high for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Next, transfer sauce back to the saucepan and heat on low, stirring continuously to avoid sticking. Allow the sauce to thicken, adding more plant-based milk or vegetable broth to thin to desired consistency. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and parsley (if using). Add cooked fettuccine pasta and steamed broccoli or peas to the alfredo sauce and stir gently to incorporate.

Finally, serve this delightfully creamy vegan fettuccine alfredo with your favorite freshly baked crusty baguette and enjoy!

MORE DELICIOUS RECIPES

If you love our Creamy Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo as much as we do, then try one of these delicious plant-based recipes next:

• Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich
• Easy Chickpea Noodle Soup

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Creamy Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo

August 14, 2024

Servings: 4-6

Prep: 20 min

Cook: 10 min

Total: 30 min

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This vegan fettuccine alfredo is the ultimate comfort food recipe and a major crowd pleaser. It is simple, creamy and packed with delicious flavor.

By: Katie Moszer

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, or ¼ cup vegetable broth or water for oil-free
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 15 ounce can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk or vegetable broth
• ½ cup raw cashews, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• ½ teaspoon each, salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine pasta
• Steamed broccoli or peas (optional)
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

• Step 1 Heat oil or vegetable broth in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
• Step 2 Add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and sauté, stirring continuously for 30 seconds, or just until fragrant, then remove pan from heat.
• Step 3 Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor, minus freshly squeezed lemon and parsley, and blend on high for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy, scraping sides as needed to incorporate.
• Step 4 Transfer sauce back to the saucepan and heat on low, stirring continuously to avoid sticking. Allow the sauce to thicken, adding more plant-based milk or vegetable broth to thin to desired consistency if necessary.
• Step 5 Remove sauce from heat and stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice.
• Step 6 Add cooked fettuccine pasta and steamed broccoli or peas to sauce and stir.
• Step 7 Serve immediately with a freshly baked baguette and enjoy!