Whole30 Penne Pasta with Cheese Sauce
Satisfy your comfort food cravings while staying Whole30 compliant with this creamy Whole30 Penne Pasta with Cheese Sauce! Made with nutrient-rich cashews, nutritional yeast, and unsweetened almond milk, this dairy-free "cheese" sauce delivers a luxuriously creamy texture and cheesy flavor without breaking your health goals. The pasta comes together in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, while the addition of garlic powder, onion powder, and a splash of lemon juice gives the sauce a flavor-packed punch. Toss the Whole30-approved penne in this velvety sauce, and finish it with a sprinkle of fresh chives for a vibrant touch. Whether you're following Whole30 or looking for a delicious plant-based pasta dish, this recipe proves that satisfying comfort food can be both wholesome and indulgent.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Whole30 compliant penne pasta
- 1 cup Cashews
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Begin by soaking the cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes to soften them. This step can be done ahead of time.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and cook the Whole30 compliant penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked and drained cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and almond milk.
Step 4
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
Step 5
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Pour the cashew sauce into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 6
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta thoroughly with the cheese sauce.
Step 7
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (646.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1408.7 |
| Total Fat 82.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 12.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1379.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 142.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.5g | |
| Protein 38.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 546.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1226.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories