An easy, creamy, Italian classic! Gluten-Free Fettuccine Alfredo that's vegan, allergy-free, and healthy! A perfect weeknight dinner recipe that's quick, ready in less than 15 minutes that the whole family will love! Packed with plant protein and sneaky hidden veggies; you won't miss the dairy, nuts, or soy in this lightened-up version!
Fettuccine alfredo can do no wrong. Such a beloved Italian pasta dish; the white sauce and fancier version of the most comforting pasta dish, mac and cheese! Thankfully, by using some gluten-free fettuccine noodles, even we celiac folks can enjoy this classic dish! Why is any dairy-dominate dish always so comforting? It's not that hard to figure out it has something to do with the high-fat content, cream, and cheese! Not vegan, not dairy-free, but if we're making gluten-free fettuccine alfredo from scratch...why not make it allergy-free and a whole lot lighter while we're at it?
Let's clear some things up before we dive into the yummy details!
Does alfredo sauce contain gluten?
A traditional alfredo sauce should be gluten-free unless it was thickened with wheat flour or starch. It does contain cream, butter, and parmesan cheese. So it's not dairy-free nor is it vegan and safe for those with allergies. Typically dairy-free and vegan alfredo sauces contain cashews (nuts) or tofu (soy). This is why I created this ALLERGY-FREE vegan alfredo sauce recipe!
Is there gluten-free fettuccine noodles?
Of course! We're no longer living in the dark ages of yesteryear. A simple, readily available in your local grocery store option would be Barilla's Gluten-Free Fettuccine. Other gluten-free and allergy-free options like Tinkiyadi Brown Rice Fettuccine and The Only Bean's Black Bean Fettuccine work as well!
A quick and easy meal
Pasta dinners should be an easy go-to, even when they require a homemade sauce! My vegan alfredo sauce can be prepared ahead of time and literally takes 5 minutes! The only thing you need to do is boil up a pot of gluten-free fettuccine, which takes about 10-12 minutes (depending on the brand!). You may come home from work, hungry, short on time, and with an army of other hungry mouths to feed, but you have this delicious solution to save the day!
How to make gluten-free fettuccine alfredo
- Boil a pot of water, add your gluten-free fettuccine noodles.
- Blend up your allergy-free alfredo sauce.
- Drain your pasta, add it back to the pot.
- Pour in the blended sauce and mix everything around!
It's that easy! Of course, don't forget that sprinkle of parsley to make a white and beige dish a little prettier!
A healthy twist on fettuccine alfredo
Just because this is a healthy, lightened-up recipe doesn't mean it tastes healthy (whatever that means)! This gluten-free fettuccine alfredo recipe is:
- Gluten-Free
- Vegan
- Allergy-free (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Sesame-Free, Coconut-Free, Corn-Free)
- Kid-Friendly
- Healthy (Oil-Free, Sugar-Free)
- Contains Vegetables (Cauliflower!)
- Contains Plant-Based Protein (White Beans!)
- Nutritionally Complete for a Well-Rounded Meal
It is so creamy and still such a comfort food dish! Everyone loves pasta and dressing it with a rich white sauce that just so happens to be free from any major allergens and actually nutritious won't change a thing! (I dare you to see if your family can tell!)
What to serve fettuccine alfredo with?
Carb dominates meals always stump me with what to serve along side them. When in doubt a vegetable side dish will do just the trick!
- An easy simple salad
- Cucumber salad
- Brussels sprouts, Broccoli, Broccolini, MORE Cauliflower
- Simple slaw
- Garlic bread (okay...not a vegetable, but this IS Italian food!)
Other Gluten-Free Pasta Dishes:
- Easy Lightened-Up Penne alla Vodka
- Easy Gluten-Free Vegan Pesto Pasta
- Rotini Pasta Alfredo with Shaved Brussels Sprouts
- Mom’s Best Classic Gluten-Free Vegan Baked Ziti
- One-Pot Vegan Mac & Cheese
- Creamy Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta
- Brown Butter Garlic Gnocchi
Gluten-Free Fettuccine Alfredo
Gluten-Free Fettuccine Alfredo (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
An easy, creamy, Italian classic! Gluten-Free Fettuccine Alfredo that's vegan, allergy-free, and healthy! A perfect weeknight dinner recipe that's quick, ready in less than 15 minutes that the whole family will love! Packed with plant protein and sneaky hidden veggies; you won't miss the dairy, nuts, or soy in this lightened-up version!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Main DIsh
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 Box (12oz) Gluten-Free Fettuccine Noodles
- 1 Batch of Homemade Vegan Alfredo Sauce
- Fresh Parsley (to top, if desired)
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil your gluten-free noodles according to package directions, drain (save some of the pasta water), and add back to the pot.
- Prepare and blend your homemade alfredo sauce while the noodles cook.
- Pour the sauce, gradually into the hot cooked fettuccine and mix well to coat the noodles.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with the reserved pasta water.
- Serve and top with fresh parsley!
Notes
*The homemade alfredo sauce makes about 4 cups. Use more of less depending on your preferences. 3-4 cups of sauce is more than enough for 12oz of pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
A fettuccine alfredo recipe you can feel GOOD about making for your family and have everyone be able to enjoy and bask in the gluten-free, allergy-free, and vegan comfort! Quick, easy, healthy, free-from creamy pasta? Sign me up!
So tell me:
+ Fettuccine Alfredo vs. Mac and Cheese? Mac, please!
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Jennifer Maune
Yum!! You had me at "kid-approved," haha! This looks so delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Everyone in the family will love!
Cassie
Pinned and I HAVE to try this! My kids are lactose intolerant and we do quite a few gluten free things to be kinder to our bellies. I have yet to find a good substitute to traditional fettuccine alfredo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This will be a fantastic weeknight dinner for your family!
Veronica Lee
My family loves alfredo sauce and this sounds really good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'm sure they'll enjoy this recipe too!
Dorothy Reinhold
I am so excited about this sauce!! The caulifower and beans are such a great idea. I won't feel guilty about eating a big dish of this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So much nutrition!
Molly
I'm not a big fan of alfredo sauce, but this sounds really good! I may just have to give it a try soon.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well this is anything but a classic alfredo!
roxy
Yum! This looks even better than the real thing to me! I don't need to eat gluten free but with pasta specifically it often helps me digest more smoothly.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Better than the classic, this one has so many nutrition benefits!
Morgan @ Baby Got Balance
This is great! I'm vegan but always looking for gluten free recipes to add in (one of my best friends is GF so cooking for the both of us can feel a bit daunting when I have her over). Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The only thing changed here in regards to celiac is gluten-free pasta.
Sharon
Fettuccine alfredo is one of my all-time favorite comfort foods. I love that you made it vegan which is perfect for when I need a great recipe for guests are on vegan diets.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Such a favorite of so many!
Shayla Marie
You need a cooking show, you are a culinary genius with GF and vegan foods! This looks phenomenal!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks! Hope you get to enjoy some!
Heather
I love that there are gluten free alternatives to just about everything these days. I bet this one is delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Just gluten-free fettuccine. You can use normal pasta.
Emily Fata
Oh my goodness, this looks like such a delicious recipe! With so many autumn parties coming up in the near future, this would be a great thing to make when either hosting your own, or being invited to someone else’s!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The guests will be spoiled!
Matthew Lovett
Looks simple and tasty. Will definitely have to give this a try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Glad to hear it! Enjoy!
Katy LV
Oooh looks lovely and creamy! Perfect for our family.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A perfect family dinner!