Dairy-Free Creamy Cheese Pasta

Transform your pasta night with this velvety Dairy-Free Creamy Cheese Pasta, a plant-based twist on a beloved classic. This recipe features a luscious cashew-based sauce that's blended to perfection with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and a hint of lemon juice for that irresistible cheesy tang—without a drop of dairy. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy vegan pasta dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or satisfying comfort food cravings. Toss your favorite pasta shape in the luxuriously creamy sauce, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh basil for an elegant touch. Gluten-free? Simply swap in your favorite gluten-free pasta! Healthy, indulgent, and completely dairy-free, this dish is a must-try for anyone looking to enjoy creamy pasta guilt-free.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Pasta of your choice (e.g., fettuccine, penne)
• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 1.5 cups Water
• 1 cup Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes to soften them. This will help create a creamy sauce.

Step 2

While the cashews are soaking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 3

In a blender, combine the drained cashews, water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Return the pot used for cooking pasta to the stove over medium heat. Add the olive oil, and once hot, pour in the creamy cashew sauce.

Step 5

Stir constantly for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to heat through and thicken slightly. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 6

Add the cooked pasta to the pot with the sauce and toss until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.

Step 7

Serve the dairy-free creamy cheese pasta in bowls, garnishing with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(901.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1506.5

Total Fat 80.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2407.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 11.4g
Protein 51.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 112.6mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 1353.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.7%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 40.1%