Description
This creamy Fettuccine Alfredo recipe features luscious plant-based cheese and fresh ingredients, creating an irresistibly smooth and rich sauce that coats perfectly cooked fettuccine noodles. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a comforting and satisfying meal that is easy to make and beautifully versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces gluten-free fettuccine pasta
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons plant-based butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy plant-based cream
- 1 cup plant-based cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gluten-free fettuccine according to package instructions until just al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to help adjust sauce consistency later.
- Prepare the creamy sauce: In a large skillet, melt plant-based butter over medium heat. Add the minced fresh garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned. Pour in the heavy plant-based cream and stir gently to combine. Gradually add the plant-based cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Add seasoning and thicken: Stir in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle in the natural gelling agent carefully while whisking to achieve a silky, thickened sauce without clumps.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Toss the drained fettuccine into the skillet, gently mixing to coat every noodle with the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired creaminess is reached.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle generously with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and herbs to enhance aroma and taste.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce thickness without diluting flavor.
- Melt plant-based cheese gently over low heat to avoid graininess.
- Cook pasta al dente for the best texture balance.
- Serve immediately for a silky sauce and vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Fettuccine Alfredo, plant-based cheese, creamy pasta, gluten-free pasta, vegan Alfredo sauce, easy pasta recipe