ZENB Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Alfredo Penne

This easy recipe is a homemade Vegan Alfredo sauce full of flavor and cauliflower. The mixture is divine and can satisfy your alfredo craving in 30 minutes. Enjoy ZENB Penne Pasta covered in this velvety smooth alfredo sauce. This dish is also low calorie and a good source of fiber.

• 12 ounces ZENB Yellow Pea Penne Pasta, uncooked
• 3 cups riced cauliflower (about 10 ounces)
• 1/4 cup raw unsalted cashews (1 ounce)
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
• 2 tablespoons vegan butter
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley
• freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Cook ZENB Pasta in large pot as directed on package. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water; return pasta to pot.

2.

Meanwhile, bring cauliflower, cashews, garlic and milk to a boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10-12 minutes until cauliflower is tender.

3.

Transfer cauliflower mixture to blender jar. Add reserved pasta water, butter, nutritional yeast and salt. Remove center cap from blender lid. Blend on high speed while loosely holding a clean dishtowel over lid until mixture is smooth. Pour into pot with pasta.

4.

Mix gently on low heat for 2-3 minutes or until well combined. Sprinkle with parsley and pepper before serving.