You’re going to love this hemp alfredo pasta. It’s a creamy white sauce mixed with fettuccine pasta and sautéed vegetables for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Made in under 30 minutes!
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When it comes to comfort food it doesn’t get much better than a big plate of Fettuccine Alfredo. And when it comes to vegan Alfredo sauce, this is the one you want!
This creamy Alfredo sauce is not only super simple to make but it also uses my favorite superfood: hemp hearts. Hemp hearts give this sauce an earthy richness that is unbelievable creamy. Better yet, they elevate this comfort food recipe to a healthy, nutrient-packed pasta that doesn’t compromise on taste.
Hemp hearts are one of nature’s most nutrient dense foods, packed full of iron, magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin D, E, and zinc. And they are the only vegan food with the same Omega 3:6 ratio as fish oil (the body’s ideal omega ratio). Beyond that, they have all 20 amino acids, including each of the 9 essential amino acids. This makes hemp seeds a complete high-quality protein all on its own.
This vegan pasta recipe proves that you can have decadence and wholesomeness all in one easy meal.
Ingredients & Substitutions
This vegan pasta recipe is so incredibly simple, rich, and creamy. This whole meal can be made in about 30 minutes with just a handful of ingredients.
Here is everything you need.
Ingredient Notes
- Hemp Hearts – The hemp seeds give this sauce a richness that is unbeatable. For the best quality, I recommend Eaton Hemp Organic Hemp Hearts.
- Fettuccine Pasta – Feel free to swap out the fettuccini noodles for any other kind of pasta you have on hand.
- Brussels Sprouts – Look for Brussels sprouts that are bright green and tightly closed. Smaller ones will be sweeter and more tender than larger sprouts. Avoid any that are discolored or spotted. You could also substitute with asparagus or peas.
- Non-Dairy Milk – I recommend a full-bodied, subtle flavored milk like cashew, soy, or macadamia nut milk. Whatever you use, make sure it’s unsweetened and plain.
My Go-To Hemp Hearts
There are a lot of hemp hearts on the market but not all hemp hearts are created equal. That’s why I love and recommend Eaton Hemp Organic Hemp Hearts.
Here are a few reasons why they outperform their competitors. Eaton Hemp Organic Hemp Hearts are:
- 100% USA grown, processed, and packaged
- USDA Certified Organic
- Farmer-owned, Farm to table.
- Processed with 100% clean energy.
Beyond that, Eaton Hemp stems from the first farmed licensed to grow hemp in New York State and is the only brand to use the Hemp Plant in its ENTIRETY. Nothing goes to waste! By choosing Eaton Hemp Hemp Hearts, you’re supporting organic hemp farmers across America plant more hemp, which will significantly reduce our carbon footprint, rejuvenate our soil, purify the air we breathe, and make significant strides towards a healthier and cleaner planet.
Right now Eaton Hemp Organic Hemp Hearts are on sale on Amazon. You can get a 1 pound bag of Hemp Hearts for only $12.99, instead of their regular price of $16.99. That’s 25% off!
You can also buy Eaton Hemp products directly from the Eaton Hemp website. Make sure to check out their other vegan hemp goodies while you’re there! They have delicious vegan and gluten-free hemp snacks and the BEST line of CBD products that I regularly use. Use the code: “mydarlingvegan” for 20% off everything!
Step-by-Step Instruction
Step One – Make the Fettuccine
Begin by cooking the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. Make sure your pot is large enough to allow the pasta to cook without sticking together. Cook it for about 12 minutes, stirring frequently.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it through a colander and toss it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. This prevents the pasta from clumping together as it cools.
Step Two – Make the Sauce
Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onions become translucent and fragrant. Remove from heat.
Add the onions and garlic, along with the non-dairy milk, vegetable broth, hemp hearts, nutritional yeast, vegan parmesan salt, and pepper, to a blender. Blend for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings and set aside.
Step Three – Sauté the Veggies
Trim the edges of the Brussels sprouts and cut them in half. Chop the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for 4-5 minutes, until they start to brown on the edges. Add the shiitake mushrooms and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are dark golden brown and have shriveled in size.
Step Four – Add Sauce and Pasta
Add the prepared sauce and strained pasta to the vegetables and stir to combine. Let the sauce cooked down for a few minutes to allow it to thicken.
Pro Tip: If your sauce is too thick, add an additional 1/4 cup of non-dairy milk or vegetable broth to loosen it up.
Serving And Storing
Serving – Serve this vegan Alfredo pasta immediately with extra hemp hearts. Serve with crusty bread, tomato soup, or a vegan caesar salad.
Storing – Store the leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, gently reheat the pasta over the stove with 1-2 tablespoons of water.
Tips And Tricks
- Cook the pasta to al dente to avoid mushy pasta. It is best to follow the instructions on the back of the pasta box for correct cooking times. Depending on the type and thickness of the pasta, cook times can range from 5 to 6 minutes to 12 or more.
- The pasta sauce will thicken quickly once heated. Keep a close eye on it. If it is too thick, add extra non-dairy milk or water to loosen it up.
- This recipe is highly versatile. Feel free to swap out the vegetables for any other type of vegetable. Try using peas or asparagus. Likewise, feel free to use your pasta of choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sure! There are many vegan and gluten-free pasta options available.
Most packaged brands of pasta are vegan but it’s always a good idea to check the ingredients for eggs. Fresh pasta more often contains eggs.
You can buy Eaton Hemp products on Amazon or directly from the Eaton Hemp website. Make sure to check out their other vegan hemp goodies while you’re there!
More Vegan Pasta Recipes
- Skinny Creamy Garlic Sauce Pasta
- Vegan Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Lemon Pepper Mediterranean Pasta
- Penne Pasta with Vegan Vodka Sauce
- Pumpkin Alfredo with Roasted Hazelnuts
Make sure to check out all my vegan pasta recipes for more inspiration.
Creamy Hemp Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white onion, minced
- 3/4 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup Eaton Hemp Hemp Hearts
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 3 tbsp vegan parmesan, optional
- 6 oz shiitake mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the pasta is al dente, strain through a colander and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent the pasta from clumping. Set aside.
- To make the sauce, heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onions become translucent and fragrant. Remove from heat and add the onions and garlic, along with the non-dairy milk, vegetable broth, hemp hearts, nutritional yeast, vegan parmesan (if using), salt, and pepper, to a blender. Blend for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for 4-5 minutes, until they start to brown on the edges. Stir in the shiitake mushrooms and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are dark golden brown and have shriveled in size.
- Add the prepared sauce and strained pasta to the vegetables and stir to combine. Let the sauce cooked down for a few minutes to allow it to thicken. If your sauce is too thick, add an additional 1/4 cup of non-dairy milk or vegetable broth to loosen it up.
- Serve immediately with extra hemp hearts or vegan parmesan.
Notes
- Cook the pasta to al dente to avoid mushy pasta. It is best to follow the instructions on the back of the pasta box for correct cooking times. Depending on the type and thickness of the pasta, cook times can range from 5 to 6 minutes to 12 or more.
- The pasta sauce will thicken quickly once heated. Keep a close eye on it. If it is too thick, add extra non-dairy milk or water to loosen it up.
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a 14-year (and counting) vegan, professionally trained photographer, former pastry chef, founder of My Darling Vegan, and author of the
Julie says
This was AMAZING! Made it tonight with broccoli and it was so incredibly satisfying!! We loved it and are going to make it a weekly part of our meal plans!