Let's be real. Nothing can replace cheese. This recipe is technically "vegan" but it felt like it was missing something so I added a Tbsp of butter and some parmesan. Even so it's still healthier and slightly more guilt-free than the original Alfredo. This recipe is from Inspiralized cookbook and calls for celeriac noodles. I bought horseradish instead because I didn't know the difference so I used real pasta. Next time I'll try it with the celeriac.
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower cut into florets
1-2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp dijon
4 tsp fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper
pinch red pepper flakes
1 box of fettucine or 2 large celeriac knobs, peeled, spiralized
2 Tbsp basil, parsley, or your favorite herb
Shrimp, optional (dethawed if frozen)
What To Do
Start boiling water for pasta. Add 1/2 tsp of salt.
Meanwhile, boil cauliflower for 5-7 minutes
Steam broccoli 4-5 minutes.
Heat garlic in oil in a pot/dutch oven over medium heat then add red onion. Let cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to box (mine was 12 minutes long) or spiralize the celeriac.
Transfer add cauliflower, veg broth, nutritional yeast, dijon, lemon juice, salt pepper. Blend until creamy - about 1 minute. Set aside. Saute shrimp if using.
Add broccoli to onion mixture in pot and when pasta's done, drain it then add to pot (or add celeriac noodles).
Let heat up over low-medium heat for a few minutes. Serve and top with basil, parmesan, and pine nuts.
