5 from 12 votes
Creamy Oat Milk Alfredo (Gluten-Free and Vegan)
This Creamy Oat Milk Alfredo uses oat milk and nutritional yeast to create a dairy-free sauce for gluten-free pasta. The sauce thickens with tapioca flour and is flavored with garlic, oregano, and lemon juice, delivering a smooth and slightly tangy coating for the pasta. It offers a plant-based alternative to traditional Alfredo while maintaining a creamy texture, suited for those avoiding dairy or gluten.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
148 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Vegan
Ingredients
- pasta of choice
- 2 cups oat milk
- 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 2 garlic mined, cloves
- 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoon tapioca flour
- ¼ cup water cold
- 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until it becomes aromatic stirring often to avoid burning.
- Add in the oat milk, stirring constantly. Then, incorporate the oregano, nutritional yeast, and salt. Mix well.
- Dissolve tapioca flour in a small amount of cold water and add it to the pot. Stir until the sauce thickens. If it becomes too thick, slowly add in bits of oat milk or water.
- Once thick turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Taste and adjust.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
148kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
203mg
(8%)
Potassium
153mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
255IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
184mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Zinc
0.04mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.