{"id":3038,"date":"2024-04-11T12:59:43","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T16:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/natura.ca\/?post_type=recipes&#038;p=3038"},"modified":"2024-04-11T12:59:43","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T16:59:43","slug":"vegan-gluten-free-alfredo-sauce","status":"publish","type":"recipes","link":"https:\/\/natura.ca\/en\/recipes\/vegan-gluten-free-alfredo-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Gluten-Free Alfredo Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Despite dietary restrictions, finding joy in eating is crucial! Thanks to this vegan and gluten-free Alfredo sauce made with Natura\u2019s organic gluten-free oat beverage, the pleasure of enjoying a creamy, tasty plate of pasta is now yours once again.\u00a0 You&#8217;ll be amazed by the aromas and creamy texture that makes this sauce the perfect companion for your favourite pasta, gluten-free or not! Whether you&#8217;re vegan, gluten intolerant, celiac or simply looking for a balanced alternative, this recipe promises a comforting and satisfying meal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2<\/strong> tablespoons vegan butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2-3<\/strong> cloves garlic, crushed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 \u00bc<\/strong> cups Natura&#8217;s organic gluten-free oat beverage (start with less, add more if needed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2153 <\/strong>cup vegan cream cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00bd<\/strong> cup grated vegan Parmesan cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Salt and pepper, to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Parsley, to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Gluten-free pasta, enough for 4 servings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water for adjusting the sauce consistency later. Set the pasta aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">In a medium saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the crushed garlic and saut\u00e9 for about 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant but not browned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Pour in 1 cup of Natura oat beverage, along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Reduce the heat to medium. Add the vegan cream cheese, stirring continuously until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. If the sauce seems too thick, gradually add more oat beverage until you reach your desired consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Stir in the grated vegan Parmesan cheese, continuing to stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick or the pasta seems dry, add olive oil or Natura&#8217;s oat beverage to achieve a creamy consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Divide the pasta among plates. Garnish with a little more grated vegan Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh parsley or basil for color and freshness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite dietary restrictions, finding joy in eating is crucial! Thanks to this vegan and gluten-free Alfredo sauce made with Natura\u2019s organic gluten-free oat beverage, the pleasure of enjoying a creamy, tasty plate of pasta is now yours once again.\u00a0 You&#8217;ll be amazed by the aromas and creamy texture that makes this sauce the perfect companion [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3009,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3038","recipes","type-recipes","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","recipe-category-vegetarian"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/natura.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipes\/3038","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/natura.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipes"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/natura.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/recipes"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/natura.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipes\/3038\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3073,"href":"https:\/\/natura.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipes\/3038\/revisions\/3073"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/natura.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3009"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/natura.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}