Dairy Free & Gluten Free Fettuccini Alfredo

February 28, 2013

So, my dear readers, I hate to inform you that there are some people out there that do not like cheese. GASP! What?!? A part of me wants to say…. “Well, why are you reading my blog?” One glance at the About Me page and you know I am all about cheese. But the more tolerant, reader friendly part of me still wants to embrace these strange aliens.

The people that cannot eat cheese or dairy are a different story. It isn’t their choice. I am sure, given the choice, they would love to be able to enjoy a nice, aged sharp cheddar or a creamy goat cheese. But they can’t, so let’s not rub it in!

The reason I wanted to mess with this recipe and try and make it figure and special diet friendly is because I love allll my readers! And, sometimes, I like to make one thing and tell Mike it is another thing he is comfortable with and see if he notices any differences. The diabolical side of me also takes pleasure in taking something Mike loves and turning into something healthy or full of vegetables, which he hates. For example, I just took Mikes favorite food, the lowly hot dog, and piled a BLT-ish salad on it just to mess with him…and because it was delicious…

Don’t worry, this diabolic business goes both ways. Mike tried to test me about our fake Crate & Barrel limes. He told me he was going to do it, and one day, he threw a real lime in with the fake limes. I only noticed a month or two later, a rock hard brown lime in my giant glass centerpiece. Touché Mike, touché.

Anyway, back to the pasta. It tastes almost like the real thing. It is creamy without having cheese. It is hearty without containing gluten. This recipe is even good for the vegans!!! It is a dish for one and all! Well, oops, all except the nut allergy people. Sorry guys!

Dairy Free & Gluten Free Fettuccini Alfredo

Course Entree
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Author Sarcastic Cooking

Ingredients

  • 8 Ounces Raw Blanched Slivered Almonds
  • 1 ½ Cups Low-Sodium Vegetable Stock
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Shallot finely diced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic grated
  • 1 Pound Brown Rice Fettuccini
  • ½ - ¾ Cup Pasta Water
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons Lemon Zest
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Parsley
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions

  1. Add the almonds and vegetable stock to a small bowl or measuring cup and soak either the night before you make the pasta or at least an hour before you make the pasta.
  2. When the almonds have absorbed most of the liquid, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the pasta in, cook according to the instructions on the packaging.
  3. Add the soaked almonds and stock to a blender, puree until smooth.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat for a minute. Add shallot and cook for three minutes until translucent. Add garlic, cook for less than a minute. Add the pureed almond sauce to the pan, mix. Cook the sauce, while stirring, for three minutes.
  5. When the pasta is done, add it directly to the skillet with the sauce using a pair of tongs. Gently mix the pasta and sauce together. Add in some pasta water if the sauce seems too thick. Start at ½ a cup and then add more as needed.
  6. Right before serving, add lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve while hot. Store pasta in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat pasta in a skillet with a little bit of vegetable stock with the lid on until hot.

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  • Chris
    March 26, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    I am totally going to sneak this on my family one day… we all love alfredo sauce but my daughter and I both have dairy and wheat allergies so we haven’t had it in years! And I will let the dairy lovers add their own cheese in the end… ;o)

  • Ben
    March 22, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    It turned out amazing.

  • Anita at Hungry Couple
    March 1, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    I think this is probably delicious and healthier than drowning it in cheese. But…not like cheese??? I couldn’t live with such a person! 🙂

  • Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe
    February 28, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    I am very, very intrigued right now. Must try and report back!

  • Julia
    February 28, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    This is great that you were able to recreate this dish dairy/gluten free and still liked the taste! I think it sounds really interesting (though I am slightly obsessed with cheese). Are the almonds a strong taste or more subtle?

    • Stefanie
      February 28, 2013 at 8:17 pm

      It is a subtle almond taste. The punch of lemon and parsley balance it out.

  • Kathy at kissing the frog
    February 28, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    Saw this on Twitter and followed it over. Hubby has Celiac disease, but loves pasta, so I’m always on the lookout for good recipes. I think I will be stalking your blog now! 🙂

    • Stefanie
      February 28, 2013 at 7:44 pm

      Welcome!!!! Let me know if you end up making this!!

  • Cozinhar sem Lactose
    February 28, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    Thank you so much for thinking about us, poor lactose intolerant people! And saddest even gluten intolerant people (I think it is even harder to cook without gluten than without dairy)! 🙂 Loved the recipe!

  • DB-The Foodie Stuntman
    February 28, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    I’ve made an alfredo the unhealthy way (butter, cream, cheese) in the past. Glad you were able to lighten it up.

  • Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out
    February 28, 2013 at 11:12 am

    I just want to add cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese! Obviously growing up with a lactose intolerant father did nothing to deter my cheese loving. I do really love almonds, though…

    • Stefanie
      February 28, 2013 at 11:51 am

      Shh! Don’t tell, but I added some grated parm to mine!

  • Marcella
    February 28, 2013 at 8:44 am

    Your blog is fabulous! Your recipes are delicious, easy to follow, and big on taste! Thank you and keep up the great work!

    • Stefanie
      February 28, 2013 at 11:50 am

      You are too sweet! Thanks Marcella!!!

  • Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
    February 28, 2013 at 8:41 am

    Brava my lady! I bet this could fool me!

    I totally love to diabolically do that kind of stuff to Michael too, he usually notices *sigh*

    • Stefanie
      February 28, 2013 at 11:49 am

      Yeah, sadly Mike notices too.