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Dairy Free Lemon Pasta Alfredo

This dairy free and vegan-friendly lemon pasta alfredo is so light and refreshing! It can be made gluten free as well! 

Dairy Free Lemon Pasta Alfredo
Dairy Free Lemon Pasta Alfredo

*Recipe adapted from Simple Vegan Blog 

Dairy Free Lemon Pasta Alfredo

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By Michelle Jones | The Healthy Chelle Serves: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes

This dairy free and vegan-friendly lemon pasta alfredo is so light and refreshing! It can be made gluten free as well! 

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces gluten-free uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup raw cauliflower, chopped
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 of a lemon (juice)
  • 1/2 of a lemon (zest)
  • parsley and oregano (optional garnish)

Instructions

1

Cook the pasta according to package directions.

2

Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the garlic over medium-high heat for about 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.

3

Add the almond milk and bring to a boil.

4

Lower the heat to medium-high, add the cauliflower, salt and pepper and cook for about 7 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft. Add more milk if needed.

5

Transfer to a blender and add the nutritional yeast and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.

6

Drain the pasta and pour it into the pan with the sauce. Stir and serve.

7

Keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

  • 283 Calories
  • 49g Carbohydrates
  • 4.5g Fat
  • 6g Fiber
  • 13g Protein
  • .9g Saturated fat
  • 3g Sugar

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