Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce
Indulge in the luxurious creaminess of Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce, a guilt-free twist on the classic pasta staple! This velvety sauce gets its richness from soaked raw cashews, blended to perfection with unsweetened almond milk, vegetable broth, and a pop of cheesy flavor courtesy of nutritional yeast. Enhanced with sautéed garlic and onion, plus a bright splash of lemon juice, this recipe delivers bold flavor without dairy or gluten. Perfect for drizzling over pasta, roasted veggies, or your favorite dishes, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 25 minutes. Whether you're vegan, lactose-intolerant, or simply looking to try something new, this plant-based Alfredo sauce will become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg (optional)
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with 2 cups of hot water. Let them soak for at least 15 minutes or until softened. You can also soak them overnight in room-temperature water for a creamier consistency.
Drain the soaked cashews and rinse them under cold water. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Transfer the cooked onion and garlic mixture to a high-speed blender. Add the soaked cashews, unsweetened almond milk, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Blend on high until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Pour the blended sauce back into the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.
Serve the dairy-free Alfredo sauce immediately over pasta, steamed vegetables, or any dish of your choice. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1119 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.7 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3113 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 559 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1736 mg | 37% | |
*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.
