Bread Bowl

Vegan fettuccine alfredo Bread Bowl is comforting, cozy & rich. This fettuccine Alfredo recipe gives traditional fettuccine Alfredo an extra kick since the dish is served inside a meaty bread bowl. Its sauce is creamy & velvety as it is prepared using dairy-free milk, garlic, & cashews or cauliflower, which gives it that classic Alfredo texture. Vegan alfredo fettuccine Bread Bowl is awesome to make special meals/comfortable evenings. The absorbent bread adopts the garlicky juice to get a soft center & crunchy ends. It is satiating, vegan, and rich in taste.  Only a few easy-to-get ingredients and a short bit of mixing provide you with creamy pasta in the center of a warm baked bread.

STATS

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Serving Size: 1 bread bowl
• Yield: 4 servings
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Course: Main Course
• Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
• Method: Baked, Blended
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Diet: Vegan
• Difficulty: Easy

EQUIPMENT

• Blender (high-speed/regular)
• Large pot
• Medium saucepan
• Knife & cutting board
• Wooden spoon
• Baking tray
• Foil/parchment paper

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 ounces of fettuccine noodles without oil
• One tablespoon of olive oil
• One tablespoon of lemon juice
• Three minced garlic cloves
• One and a half cups of non-sweet plant-based milk
• One cup of cooked cauliflower or half a cup of soaked raw cashews
• A single tablespoon of powdered onion
• To taste, add salt and black pepper.
• Nutmeg pinch (optional)
• Two tablespoons of nutritional yeast
• Four little circular loaves of crusty or sourdough bread
• For the garnish, chopped parsley

INGREDIENT NOTES

Fettuccine:

• Any vegan pasta, gluten-free, optional. Fettuccine provides a high surface area to trap the sauce.

Cashews or cauli.

• The sauce has been made creamy & rich with the use of cashews. Mix in hot water for ten minutes. Cauliflower is white & creamy, also without much weight.

Plant Milk:

• Use only unsweetened and plain. Thickening is done with oat/soy milk.

Nutritional Yeast:

• Flavors without dairy in a cheesy way. Taste adjust.

Bread Bowls:

• Take round loaves of a thick crust & rather small size. Hollow them just before serving so that they remain fresh.

Seasoning:

• Nutmeg gives body. The sauce is aromatic because of garlic & onion powder.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Set the oven temperature to 175°C (350°F).
2. Cut each bread loaf’s top off.
3. To make bowls, scoop out the inside.
4. Arrange the bowls on a platter. Bake for ten minutes.
5. Prepare fettuccine according to the packet. After draining, set it aside.
6. In a pan, heat the oil. Garlic should be sautéed for about two minutes.
7. Put the soaked cashews (or cauliflower), plant milk, nutritional yeast, sautéed garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, pepper, & nutmeg in a blender.
8. Blend till smooth & creamy in appearance.
9. Fill the pan with sauce. Stir frequently & cook on low for 3 to 5 minutes.
10. Pasta should be added to the sauce. Toss to coat.
11. Fill spaghetti dishes with bread.
12. Sprinkle with parsley.
13. Warm up & serve.

TIPS

• No need to boil the sauce, just warm it slowly so it does not curdle.
• Incorporate mushrooms or spinach that have been sautéed as additional vegetables.
• Put used inner crusts into the croutons or breadcrumbs.
• Prepare the sauce well in advance and refrigerate it for 2 days before.
• Have as a side salad or vegetables that have been roasted.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Refrigerate:

• You can store leftover pasta & sauce in closed containers for up to three days (not in bread). Add a little plant milk & reheat gently.

Store in the freezer:

• The Alfredo sauce keeps well for at least a month. The bread bowls go mushy if you freeze them.

FAQS:

Can I do this gluten-free?

• Yes. Serve with gluten-free fettuccine and a gluten-free bread bowl.

Can I turn the sauce into a nut-free preparation?

• Yes. Or you may replace cashews with cauliflower and sunflower seeds.

Which bread is best?

• Crusty sourdough or whole wheat buns. Sauce is retained in thicker-crusted bottles.

Is using store-bought Alfredo sauce acceptable?

• Oh, all right, so long as it is vegan. But there is a better homemade taste and control.

Is it acceptable to prepare in advance?

• Yes. You can make the sauce & pasta in advance. Heat and stuff bread bowls and serve.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 390
Protein: 12g
Carbs: 52g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 350mg
Calcium: 120mg
Iron: 2.5mg
Potassium: 460mg