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Elbows in Red Pepper Alfredo with Red Onion and Asparagus. Vegan.
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Elbows in Red Pepper Alfredo with Red Onion and Asparagus. Vegan.

A simple and quick fun meal! Red pepper alfredo sauce made using either cashews or silken tofu, with some spices and veggies. Vegan Recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 443 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1/2 red bell pepper can be substituted with roasted red peppers, medium, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cashew can be substituted by silken tofu, soaked for an hour
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (or a tablespoon of red onions cooked to golden)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun spice (optional, I like cajun spice and roasted red pepper together)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 1 red chili dried
  • olive oil as required
  • nutritional yeast optional
  • 2 cups elbow pasta cooked as per instructions on the package, or any pasta
  • 5-7 asparagus sliced
  • 1/2 red onion medium

Instructions

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  1. In a pan, add a teaspoon of olive oil, garlic and dried red chili.
  2. Cook for 2 minutes on medium heat.
  3. Add in the chopped red pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, till the peppers start to brown (5-7 minutes).
  4. In a blender, add the cooked peppers, garlic, chili. Add in the soaked cashews, onion powder(or a tablespoon of cooked onions), garlic powder, cajun spice, salt to taste and 2 teaspoons olive oil. You can use roasted red peppers instead of cooked red peppers, and silken tofu instead of soaked cashews as well.
  5. Blend well, use a little water if needed and blend into a creamy mixure.
  6. In a large pan, add a teaspoon of canola oil, and add in the chopped red onion and sliced asparagus or any other veggies you want to add.
  7. Cook on medium low heat for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally till both are cooked well and start to brown.
  8. Add in the red pepper alfredo and cooked elbows or any other pasta.
  9. Toss well to coat. Adjust salt and spice and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes or until the alfredo gets hot enough to bubble and the required consistency.
  10. Serve hot topped with nutritional yeast or daiya vegan cheese or fresh parsley!.

Notes

  • Nutritional information is based on 1 serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 443kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 554mg (12%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1480IU (30%) Vitamin C 44.1mg (49%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 4.1mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 443

% Daily Value*

Calories 443kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 554mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1480IU 30%
Vitamin C 44.1mg 49%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 4.1mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.