Dairy-Free Spaghetti with Cheese
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Dairy-Free Spaghetti with Cheese, a plant-based twist on a beloved classic that's perfect for anyone avoiding dairy or gluten. This recipe features a luscious, homemade cheese sauce crafted from soaked raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and unsweetened almond milk, delivering rich, cheesy flavor without a hint of dairy. Brightened with a splash of lemon juice and seasoned with garlic and onion powders, this sauce pairs beautifully with tender spaghetti, turning simple ingredients into a satisfying meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnish with fresh parsley or extra nutritional yeast for the perfect finishing touch, and enjoy a guilt-free, flavor-packed pasta dish everyone will love!
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Ingredients
- 400 grams Spaghetti (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 4 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or other dairy-free milk)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cups Water (for soaking cashews)
Directions
Step 1
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with 2 cups of water. Let them soak for at least 2 hours, or for quick soaking, use hot water and soak for 15 minutes.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
Step 3
Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender along with nutritional yeast, almond milk, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
Step 4
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Step 5
Add the cooked spaghetti back to the pot or a large skillet. Pour the dairy-free cheese sauce over the spaghetti and toss until evenly coated. Heat over low heat for 2-3 minutes to warm the sauce if necessary.
Step 6
Serve the spaghetti immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of additional nutritional yeast if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1334.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1691.5 |
| Total Fat 69.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1433.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 191.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.4g | |
| Protein 83.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 100.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 536.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2436.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories