If you love creamy pasta, or you adhere to a dairy free diet or perhaps you are simply wanting to make healthier swaps you will love this creamy dairy free Alfredo pasta recipe made with healthy ingredients.
The Alfredo inspired pasta sauce is flavourful, smooth and creamy and one the whole family will enjoy. Even those on gluten free and/or dairy free diet or otherwise love this recipe!
With added organic chicken to boost protein content and keep you fuller for longer, this dish is a winning family friendly meal to satisfy.
Dietary Recipe Notes:
This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, egg free, nut free and preservative free.
About the Recipe:
For the dairy free pasta sauce the cauliflower and coconut milk make this a creamy delight. Bonus nutrition points for the vegetables too.
For the protein component to the recipe I used Inglewood Organic Chicken Sausages. They paired so perfectly with the sauce!
Please make sure you choose certified organic sausages so you are avoiding harsh preservatives commonly used in sausages. Namely, common preservatives you will find in non-organic sausages include sulphates/ sulphites/ 220-228.
For the pasta gluten free mung bean pasta which is higher in fibre and protein than other gluten free pastas that are typically quite starchy. You can use whatever is your favourite pasta but I love to use pulse or bean pastas for their nutritional quality.
The Difference Between Organic vs Certified Organic
I’ve partnered with Australian Organic to bring you this recipe using certified organic ingredients. September is Australian Organic Awareness month dedicated to help you better understand the term organic and create consumer awareness on making the best choice for quality organic products.
In Australia there is currently no domestic regulation around the term ‘organic’ meaning that some products labelled organic may not be what they say they are (for example, only a % of ingredients are actually organic).
So how do you know if something is certified organic to know you are buying an authentic organic product? Look for the certification marks, the Australian Organic BUD logo!
When something is ‘Certified’ Organic vs organic to obtain the Australian Organic BUD logo the product/brand/business has been through extensive testing and adhered to strict guidelines so that you can ensure the product is:
- Free from synthetic chemicals
- Sustainable & regenerative farming used
- Free range & not tested on animals
- No GMO’s
Now for the recipe! I hope you and your family love this one as much as mine do!
Creamy Dairy Free Alfredo Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
Creamy DF Pasta Sauce
- 1.5 cups cauliflower florets steamed until soft
- 1.5 cups canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup broth or good quality stock
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp nutritional yeast or more to taste
- Sea salt and black pepper
Pasta
- 8 Organic Chicken Sausages (I used Inglewood Certified Organic)
- 2 cups in-season greens (such as shredded kale, peas, snow peas, asparagus)
- 4 serves gluten free pasta (I used gluten free mung bean pasta)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- In a blender combine the sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into a saucepan and warm over medium heat. Gently cook, stirring frequently until thick and creamy.
- Meanwhile, cook sausages in a frying pan over medium heat, turning regularly until cooked through. Cut into diagonal slices.
- Cook pasta to packet instructions. Drain. Set aside.
- In a large frying pan, heat olive oil and warm through chosen greens. Turn off heat.
- Add pasta and chicken sausages. Season with salt & pepper.
- Spoon over sauce to liking and gently mix through.
- Serve warm. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
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This recipe was created by nutritionist and recipe developer Casey-Lee Lyons for Australian Organic.
