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Vegan White Sauce Pasta Recipe

Indulge in the creamy delight of vegan white sauce pasta. This dairy-free recipe replaces traditional ingredients with plant-based alternatives, creating a luscious and flavorful dish. Enjoy tender pasta coated in a velvety white sauce made with vegan butter, plant-based milk, and aromatic seasonings. It's a deliciously satisfying vegan twist on a classic favorite.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • stirring spoon
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound of pasta
  • ¼  cup of vegan butter or olive oil
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • ¼  cup of all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk
  • ½  teaspoon of salt
  • ¼  teaspoon of black pepper
  • ¼  teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • ¼  cup of nutritional yeast (optional)

Instructions
 

  • You must cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Doing this allows you to achieve the right al dente texture, which means the pasta should be tender but still have a slight bite to it. Properly cooked pasta provides a satisfying base for creamy white sauce.
  • Once you have prepared the pasta, melt the vegan butter in a saucepan. Ensure your stove is set to medium or low heat. Add the garlic once the vegan butter has melted, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • You must carefully add the flour to the saucepan and whisk until it forms a thick paste. You must constantly whisk it to avoid lumps forming. This paste will thicken the sauce, providing a smooth and creamy texture.
  • While you whisk the flour in the saucepan, you must gradually pour the milk into the saucepan. This is very significant as it prevents lumps in the paste. You must do this slowly to prevent watery sauce. 
  • Once you have poured the almond milk, add all the necessary ingredients, such as salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg, to the saucepan. Adding these ingredients will enhance the flavor and overall taste of the recipe. Once you have combined these ingredients, whisk until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add nutritional yeast into the sauce if you intend to use yeast. Keep stirring or whisking until everything is fully incorporated. Adding yeast will provide a cheesy and slightly nutty flavor to the dish. It is an optional ingredient but adds depth and complexity to the flavor profile.
  • Once the sauce has been prepared, add the pasta to the saucepan and stir. You must stir thoroughly until the pasta is well incorporated into the sauce. Mixing pasta and sauce allows flavors to meld to create a cohesive and delicious dish.
  • Once your pasta is ready, serve it hot and garnish it with fresh parsley or basil. This will add flavor and taste to the dish. Serving the pasta hot ensures flavors are at their peak. This allows you to enjoy the dish’s creamy nature fully.

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Keyword creamy white sauce, ground nutmeg, Parmesan cheese, vegan butter