White Bean Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups beans
• 1 cup almond milk
• 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
• 0.5 cup cashews
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 8 ounces gluten-free fettuccine
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. 1Soak cashews in hot water for 20 minutes, then drain.
2. 2Cook the gluten-free fettuccine according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
3. 3In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, white beans, unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
4. 4Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the bean and cashew sauce to the pan, stirring constantly until heated through.
5. 5Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. 6Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
7. 7Serve the fettuccine alfredo garnished with fresh parsley.
8. 8Adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.
9. 9Ensure the dish is served warm, allowing the flavors to meld together.
10. 10Optionally, sprinkle additional nutritional yeast on top for a cheesy flavor.
11. 11Enjoy this healthful and hearty plant-based meal with Mediterranean flair.