Dairy-Free Cheesy Spaghetti
Indulge in the comfort of creamy pasta without the dairy with this irresistible Dairy-Free Cheesy Spaghetti recipe! Perfectly al dente spaghetti is enveloped in a velvety, plant-based cheese sauce made from nutrient-rich cashews, nutritional yeast, and a medley of zesty seasonings like garlic, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. A splash of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar adds a tangy depth, while almond milk ensures the sauce is luxuriously smooth. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing vegan dinner option. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, and enjoy a guilt-free spin on classic cheesy pasta!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Soak the cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes to soften them; drain and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain and return to the pot.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dairy-free cheese sauce. To a blender, add the soaked and drained cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic cloves, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, almond milk, olive oil, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked spaghetti in the pot. Stir well to combine and ensure the spaghetti is evenly coated.
Heat the spaghetti over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1586 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.3 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2618 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.5 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 54.0 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 750 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1507 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
