Who says comfort food has to come with discomfort? If you’ve ever craved a big bowl of creamy pasta but dreaded how your stomach might react, this recipe is about to change your pasta nights.
This dairy-free, low-FODMAP Alfredo pasta has everything you love about the classic. It’s rich, silky, and completely twirl-worthy, made with simple, gut-friendly swaps. You can make it in minutes, eat it without worry, and maybe even go back for seconds.
Ingredients:
For the pasta:
- 12 ounces gluten-free pasta (fettuccine, spaghetti, or penne)
- Salt for boiling water
For the Alfredo sauce:
- 2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil (for flavor without FODMAPs)
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour (or cornstarch if you prefer)
- ½ cup low-FODMAP vegetable broth
- ¾ cup homemade cashew cream (or almond cream if needed)
- ¾ cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast (for a “cheesy” note)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
How to Make It:
- Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, reserving ½ cup of cooking water before draining.
- Make the sauce. In a skillet, heat garlic-infused olive oil. Whisk in flour to make a smooth paste. Gradually whisk in broth, then add coconut milk and cashew cream. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Season and thicken. Add nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes until it thickens.
- Bring it together. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss until well-coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Serve and enjoy. Plate it up, sprinkle with fresh parsley or chives, and grab your fork!
Quick Tips
- Garlic-infused olive oil adds flavor without the digestive issues garlic can bring.
- Cashew cream makes the sauce velvety smooth, but almond cream works too.
- Always save some pasta water. It’s liquid gold for adjusting the sauce texture.
- For gut support, sprinkle Regular Girl Original Powder over your pasta once it’s cooled slightly. Adding it while hot can reduce probiotic benefits, so wait until it’s warm, not steaming.
Pasta Night, Gut-Friendly Style
This Alfredo pasta proves you don’t have to give up creamy comfort food to feel delicious. It’s simple, cozy, and made for twirling forkful after forkful without the post-meal regret.
So next time the craving hits, skip the heavy cream and make this bowl of creamy, dairy-free pasta. Your tummy (and your taste buds) will both be cheering.
Show off that creamy, gut-friendly Alfredo masterpiece! Snap a photo, tag @getregulargirl, and use #BloatFreeWithRegularGirl for a chance to be featured. We can’t wait to see your delicious, tummy-happy pasta twirls take the spotlight!