Spaghetti Squash Alfredo V Gf

Origins of Alfredo

While fettuccini alfredo originated in Italy, it’s not the cream-based sauce you might think! We were surprised, too. It turns out the authentic Italian version is made with just pasta, butter, and Parmesan cheese. It’s believed that the dish was created in Rome, Italy, by Alfredo di Lelio for his pregnant wife. Then in the early 1900s, he served it at his restaurant to Hollywood actors who loved the dish and brought the concept to the US. It became a popular dish and somewhere along the way, cream was added. Our plant-based, grain-free version is not traditional but is inspired by the concept and flavors of the Americanized adaptation.

Vegan Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

The flavor in this recipe comes from our vegan alfredo-inspired sauce. Cashews provide a rich and creamy base, and almond milk transforms it into a pourable sauce. Nutritional yeast provides the “cheesy” component, and garlic and salt round out the flavor. It’s as simple as soaking and draining the cashews and then blending everything up! Then comes our favorite veggie “pasta” — spaghetti squash! It looks like spaghetti noodles when cooked, but it’s loaded with fiber. And it’s rich in vitamins B6, B5, B3, B1, vitamin A precursors, and more! For even more flavor, the spaghetti squash is sautéed for slight caramelization and seasoned with salt, Italian herbs, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes for heat. The creamy sauce is then poured over the warmed noodles and cooked until bubbly and thickened (swoon!). An optional garnish of vegan parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil or parsley takes it to the next level! We hope you LOVE this spaghetti squash alfredo! It’s:CreamyGarlickyCheesyComfortingSatisfying& Versatile! While it’s hearty enough to be a standalone entrée, it would also be delicious topped with vegan meatballs, baked garlicky chickpeas, cheesy vegan pesto breadsticks, or grilled chicken (if not vegan). Or, enjoy alongside salads or other Italian-inspired dishes, such as our Chickpea Caesar Salad.