Paleo Penne Pasta with Cheese Sauce
Indulge in a creamy, dairy-free twist on comfort food with this Paleo Penne Pasta with Cheese Sauce! Made with wholesome ingredients like paleo-friendly penne crafted from almond or cassava flour, full-fat coconut milk, and nutritional yeast, this recipe delivers a luscious "cheesy" sauce that's entirely vegan and gluten-free. The sauce is infused with garlic, onion, and a hint of paprika, creating a delightful depth of flavor, and thickened to perfection with arrowroot powder. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a guilt-free yet indulgent meal. Serve it hot and finish with a sprinkle of paprika or fresh herbs for a dish that's as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for those following Paleo or plant-based diets, this pasta dish proves that comfort food can be both healthy and satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Paleo penne pasta (made from almond flour or cassava flour)
- 1 cup Full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Arrowroot powder (as thickening agent)
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Paleo penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the arrowroot powder and stir to form a paste, cooking for about 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the full-fat coconut milk, ensuring the mixture is smooth and without lumps.
Add the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously until the sauce begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
Once the cheese sauce has reached desired thickness, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Combine the cooked penne pasta with the cheese sauce, tossing until the pasta is fully coated.
Serve the Paleo penne pasta with cheese sauce hot, garnished with a sprinkle of paprika or fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.8 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 263 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.6 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 748 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
