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White Bean Alfredo Sauce

Creamy White Bean Alfredo Sauce for Quick Plant-Based Meals

This creamy White Bean Alfredo Sauce is a quick, satisfying, plant-based meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 367
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Adds richness and flavor
  • 1 cup Chopped Shallots Can substitute with yellow onion
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh is best for flavor
  • 1 can Vegetable Broth Opt for low-sodium for a healthier twist
  • 1 can White Beans Great Northern, Navy, or Cannellini
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice is recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast Delivers a cheesy flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Red Lentil Spaghetti Consider gluten-free options

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for White Bean Alfredo Sauce
  1. Warm the oil by pouring 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into a medium pot over medium heat for 1–2 minutes.
  2. Sauté 1 cup of chopped shallots in the hot oil for 3–4 minutes until translucent and tender.
  3. Stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Transfer the sautéed shallots and garlic to a blender with 1 can of drained white beans, ¼ cup of vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast. Blend until smooth.
  5. Cook 8 ounces of red lentil spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package directions, usually 7–9 minutes, then drain.
  6. Return the drained spaghetti to the pot over low heat and pour in the creamy White Bean Alfredo Sauce. Mix thoroughly for 1–2 minutes.
  7. Serve warm, adding freshly cracked pepper and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast on top if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize this sauce with seasonal veggies or spices according to your taste, enhancing its flavor profile.

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