How to Make Isa's Butternut Squash Vegan Alfredo Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Isa's Butternut Squash Vegan Alfredo Pasta is a creamy and delicious alternative to traditional alfredo pasta. This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for a healthier and dairy-free option without sacrificing flavor. The butternut squash adds a rich and velvety texture to the sauce, while the nutritional yeast and cashew cream create a cheesy and savory flavor that will satisfy even the most discerning palates.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 ½ cups raw cashews
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup mellow white miso
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
  • 2 cups diced yellow onion
  • salt to taste
  • 3 leaves fresh sage, minced
  • ¼ cup apple cider
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 17 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 37 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 cups

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine squash and 1 tablespoon oil on a baking sheet; toss until coated.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add cashews; simmer until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine cashews and 1 1/2 cup broth in a blender; blend until very smooth. Add roasted squash, remaining 1/2 cup broth, miso, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice; blend until sauce is combined.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt; cook and stir until golden brown, about 9 minutes. Add sage and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in cider; cook, stirring up browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir half of the cashew sauce into the pasta. Add onion mixture. Stir in enough reserved pasta water to thin and warm sauce. Season with pepper. Garnish with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    626 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 624mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 86g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 617mg