Pasta Primavera with Alfredo Sauce (vegan)

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I served this meal with a slice of whole grain garlic toast and a tossed salad.  We had quite a bit of leftovers, so this recipe fed us for a few meals.


Ingredients:
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup red or yellow pepper, sliced or chopped
2 cups cauliflower florets, coarsely chopped
1 bunch broccoli florets, coarsely chopped
1 medium zucchini or yellow squash, sliced
1 box fettuccine pasta (whole wheat), cooked according to package directions
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup non-dairy parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast flakes


Alfredo Sauce:
1 package Mori Nu Silken tofu, firm (this tofu is found on the shelf in the organic or international section of the grocery.  It is not refrigerated.)
1 1/2 cups soy milk
1/2 tsp garlic, minced
1 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp non-dairy parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast flakes (both of these items can be found in the organic section of the grocery store.  The vegan parmesan cheese can be found in the refrigerator section.  Nutritional yeast flakes are not refrigerated)
1 tsp salt (optional)
1 Tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley
1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce (optional)


Directions:
Alfredo Sauce:
Place tofu, soy milk, garlic, oil, cheese/yeast flakes, salt, and onion powder in a blender; blend until smooth and creamy.
Add basil, parsley, salt (and pesto sauce, optional); stir gently.
Pour mixture into a medium saucepan; cook until heated through on medium heat, stirring occasionally.


Pasta Primavera:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add ionon, carrot, and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 4 minutes
Add cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini; cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally; about 5 minutes.
Add cooked pasta and sauce to skillet; mix gently and cook until heated through. (Or if you prefer, place pasta on plate, top with vegetables, and then top with Alfredo sauce separately).
Top with tomatoes and non-dairy parmesan cheese/yeast flakes.


Recipe taken from: Give Them Something Better by Sarah Frian & Stephanie Howard