Embark on a journey through plant-based goodness with vegan Alfredo gnocchi. This delightful spin on a classic favorite merges the indulgent flavors of gnocchi with sautéed mushrooms and a dairy-free, creamy Alfredo sauce, resulting in a culinary masterpiece. If you are a fan of Gnocchi recipes check out my collection of delicious vegan gnocchi recipes here.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Embarking on this culinary adventure requires a handful of ingredients, including gnocchi, mushrooms, and a dairy-free Alfredo sauce. Don’t fret about quantities; we’ll focus on the magic of combining these elements for a mouthwatering result. Feel free to explore substitutions to tailor the dish to your taste.
Helpful Tools
Before diving into the recipe, ensure you have the necessary tools at your disposal. A high-powered food blender, a reliable pan, and some patience are key to mastering this vegan Alfredo gnocchi.
How To Make This Recipe
Soak Cashews: Begin by covering cashews in boiling water and allowing them to soak. For at least 10 minutes.
Cook Onion: In a pan with broth, cook sliced white onions until the liquid reduces and the onions caramelize.
Prepare Alfredo Sauce: Blend soaked cashews, broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and the onion-garlic mixture until smooth.
Cook Gnocchi: Follow package instructions to cook gnocchi in salted water.
Sauté Mushrooms: Cook mushrooms until the liquid evaporates, then add vegan butter.
Combine & Serve: Mix Alfredo sauce with mushrooms.
Add cooked gnocchi, season, and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks For This Vegan Alfredo Gnocchi
- For an extra touch, sprinkle vegan Parmesan and fresh parsley over the dish.
- Achieving the perfect Alfredo sauce consistency is all about patience and blending until creamy.
FAQs
Absolutely! Experiment with your favorite mushrooms for a unique twist.
It adds a cheesy flavor, but you can omit or substitute with your preferred seasoning.
Yes, prepare it ahead for a quicker final assembly.
Explore gluten-free gnocchi for a Celiac-friendly version.
Vegan Alfredo Mushroom Gnocchi
Ingredients
- 500g gnocchi (1 standard package)
- 100g white or cremini mushrooms, sliced (½ a small pack)
- 1-2 tbsp vegan butter
Alfredo Sauce
- ¼ cup cashews
- 1 cup chickenless or veg broth
- ½ medium white onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cover the cashews in boiling water and allow to soak for at least 10 minutes.
- In a pan on medium heat, add ½ cup of broth and the sliced white onion.
- Reduce the broth, and keep cooking for 5-7 minutes or until most of the broth has cook down and evaporated.
- Next, add 5 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Strain water off the cashews. Add cashews, ½ cup of broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and the cooked onion and garlic mixture into a high powered food blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions in salted water.
- Saute mushrooms in a pan on medium heat until the liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms are cooked through. (about 3-5 mins) Add in vegan butter and stir to combine.
- Add the alfredo sauce in with the cooked mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, add in the cooked gnocchi, and add a little pasta reserve water if needed.
- Top with vegan parm and fresh parsley if desired. Buon Appetito!
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Conclusion: Vegan Alfredo Gnocchi
In the realm of plant-based cuisine, vegan Alfredo gnocchi stands out as a flavorful and satisfying dish. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or just curious about meatless meals, this recipe promises a delightful vegan Italian recipe for your taste buds. Buon Appetito!
Loved this recipe the creamy plant based Alfredo and mushroom ???? was delicious! I will probably make that again and try it on a different noodle.
Thanks so much Christine!
What a great vegan Alfredo sauce I was actually surprised at how creamy it came out.
Thank you so much Donna!
This was so delicious and creamy. Yum!
Thanks Sarah!
Papa loved it, 100% would eat again. Great recipe.
Thank you so much! I’m so happy it got the Papa stamp of approval!
Yum this was so creamy and delicious absolutely LOVED it ????
I’m thrilled you loved it! Your enthusiasm means a lot!
This vegan Alfredo sauce was so creamy abd delicious one of the best recipes o have made in a long time. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
wow you just made my day! thank you SO much! I’m so happy you loved this vegan alfredo sauce 🙂