Paleo Pasta with Cheese Sauce
Indulge in a guilt-free comfort classic with this creamy, flavorful Paleo Pasta with Cheese Sauce! Featuring tender zucchini noodles as a low-carb, grain-free alternative to traditional pasta, this dish is tossed in a rich, velvety cashew-based cheese sauce that's dairy-free and packed with savory nutritional yeast. With hints of garlic, onion, and a splash of coconut milk, the sauce delivers the perfect balance of creaminess and umami in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and wholesome recipe is ideal for anyone following a Paleo or plant-based lifestyle. Serve this satisfying meal as is, or garnish with fresh herbs for a vibrant finishing touch!
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Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the zucchini noodles. Use a spiralizer to turn the zucchini into noodles. Set aside.
Step 2
For the cheese sauce, start by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes to soften them.
Step 3
Drain the cashews and transfer them to a blender. Add the nutritional yeast, water, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and coconut milk.
Step 4
Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy. This might take a few minutes depending on your blender.
Step 5
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
Step 6
Once the oil is heated, add the zucchini noodles to the skillet. Stir and cook for about 3-5 minutes until they are slightly tender but not mushy.
Step 7
Pour the cheese sauce into the skillet with the zucchini noodles.
Step 8
Stir gently to combine the sauce with the noodles, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce is heated through.
Step 9
Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Step 10
Serve the Paleo Pasta with Cheese Sauce immediately. Optional garnish with fresh herbs like parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1343.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1303.8 |
| Total Fat 79.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8698.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 120.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 70.4g | |
| Protein 41.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 197.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3044.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories