Vegan Speedy Alfredo Style Sauce No Tofu
Creamy, luscious, and ready in a flash, this Vegan Speedy Alfredo Style Sauce is the ultimate dairy-free comfort food—without relying on tofu! Made with raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this velvety sauce boasts rich umami flavors and a silky texture that rivals any traditional Alfredo. The recipe requires just 10 minutes to prep and 5 minutes to cook, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Customize the thickness with an optional cornstarch slurry, and drizzle it over pasta, roasted veggies, or even as a pizza base for a decadent plant-based twist. Packed with wholesome ingredients and naturally gluten-free, this sauce is a quick and easy way to elevate any meal while staying entirely vegan.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 2 cups Water (for soaking)
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 teaspoon Water (for cornstarch slurry, optional)
Instructions
Soak the cashews in 2 cups of hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften. This step helps create a creamy texture.
Drain the cashews and add them to a blender along with unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure no lumps remain.
Transfer the blended mixture to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir it frequently to prevent sticking.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Add this to the saucepan and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency, remove it from the heat.
Pour the sauce over cooked pasta, steamed vegetables, or use it as a dip for breadsticks. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.1 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2648 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 744 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1399 mg | 30% | |
*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.
