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Cashew Nut Fettuccine Alfredo

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This recipe is a great source of vitamin B12 and protein.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Pastas, Sauces
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 390.31 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Stove

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz package of Tinkyada fettuccine cooked
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 tbsp miso
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh squeezed, no added sugar or preservatives
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1/4 cup onion diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Tinkyada noodles according to package directions.
  • Place raw cashew and water in the food processor and blend for about 2 minutes, unto a smooth consistency.
  • Add in miso, lemon juice, tahini, onion, garlic, salt, and nutritional yeast and process until smooth. Slowly drizzle in olive oil until oil is emulsified.
  • Warm mixture in a sauce pan over low heat until heating through. Pour over cooked fettuccine noodles.

Notes

The creamy cashew nuts create an amazing white sauce!

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Nutrition with Essential Amino Acids

Nutrition Facts
Cashew Nut Fettuccine Alfredo
Amount Per Serving (1 Serving)
Calories 390.31 Calories from Fat 123
% Daily Value*
Fat 13.65g21%
Saturated Fat 1.74g11%
Sodium 123.94mg5%
Potassium 295.43mg8%
Carbohydrates 59.98g20%
Fiber 3.45g14%
Sugar 0.65g1%
Protein 10.49g21%
Vitamin A 6.21IU0%
Vitamin B1 3.26mg217%
Vitamin B2 3.37mg198%
Vitamin B5 0.12mg1%
Vitamin B6 3.5mg175%
Vitamin B12 15.2µg253%
Vitamin C 2.43mg3%
Vitamin E 0.75mg5%
Vitamin K 13.9µg13%
Calcium 34.7mg3%
Copper 0.28mg14%
Folate 8.84µg2%
Iron 2.95mg16%
Manganese 0.25mg13%
Magnesium 32.37mg8%
Phosphorus 99.37mg10%
Selenium 3.94µg6%
Zinc 0.84mg6%
Ess-Methionine 65.83mg
Ess-Tryptophan 49.75mg
Ess-Threonine 112.35mg
Ess-Phenylalanine 146.1mg
Ess-Arginine 357.59mg
Ess-Lysine 125.33mg
Ess-Leucine 822.69mg
Ess-Isoleucine 221mg
Ess-Histidine 74.16mg
Ess-Valine 163.33mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Some amino acids levels are estimated, some product manufacturers do not supply amino acid values. The value source usda.gov.