Creamy Vegan Gluten-Free Alfredo Pasta
Creamy Vegan Alfredo Pasta (Gluten-Free & Ready in 30 Minutes) Craving comfort food without the dai
This vegan Alfredo sauce starts with a classic roux, made using:
Pukara olive oil
Fresh minced garlic
Caputo Fioreglut gluten-free flour
While traditional Alfredo relies on butter and cream, this version achieves its luxurious texture using Milklab almond milk, which adds natural creaminess without overpowering the sauce.
For that authentic cheesy flavour, Damona Vegan Pecorino brings sharpness, saltiness, and depth — just like the traditional Italian classic, but fully plant-based.
Seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, the sauce is blended until perfectly smooth and velvety.
- Author
- Andrew Harrington
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
- La Molisana Gluten Free Penne Rigate 400g Gluten Free
- 3 Tbsp Pukara Premium EV olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 4 Tbsp Caputo Fioreglut gluten free flour
- 1¾–2 cups unsweetened plain almond milk
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- ¼ cup vegan Pecorino cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup green peas (thawed if frozen)
- Red pepper flakes
- Extra vegan Pecorino cheese
Directions
- Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and cover to keep warm.
- Start the Sauce
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and minced garlic, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).
- Make the Roux
- Reduce heat slightly. Add gluten-free flour and whisk continuously for about 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Build the Sauce
- Slowly add almond milk, about ¼ cup at a time, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue cooking for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Blend Until Creamy
- Transfer the sauce to a blender. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, vegan Pecorino, and ¼ cup pasta water. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning — the sauce should be bold and savoury.
- Thicken & Finish
- Return sauce to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until bubbling, then reduce to low and simmer until thickened.
- Too thick? Add more almond milk. or Pasta water
- Too thin? Whisk 1–2 tsp flour with a little sauce, then stir back in.
- Combine & Serve
- Add cooked pasta and peas to the sauce. Toss gently and cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish
- Serve hot with extra Damona Vegan Pecorino and optional Damona Vegan Pepperoni.
- Option add some seamed Broccoli