Red Pepper Alfredo Pasta
This Red Pepper Alfredo Pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish made with a red bell pepper sauce. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Blender
- Pot
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1 red bell pepper raw or roasted
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup raw cashews or macadamia nuts
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast or Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
For the Pasta
- 10 oz pasta or spaghetti squash or vegetables
Optional Add-ins
- grilled or roasted veggies, beans, etc. optional
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the red bell pepper, water, cashews or macadamia nuts, nutritional yeast or Parmesan, salt, onion powder, turmeric, and nutmeg if using. Blend until smooth.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and mix with the sauce. Add any optional grilled or roasted veggies or beans if desired.
Notes
You can adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more water if needed. This dish is great with a variety of vegetables.