Dairy-Free Spaghetti with Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Dairy-Free Spaghetti with Cheese Sauce—a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! This recipe creates a luscious, velvety cheese sauce without a drop of dairy, using raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and unsweetened almond milk as the foundation for its rich, nutty flavor. Enhanced with a touch of turmeric for its golden hue and brightened with a splash of lemon juice, the sauce pairs perfectly with tender spaghetti, which can easily be made gluten-free if needed. Ready in just 30 minutes, this wholesome, family-friendly dish is a dream for those seeking dairy-free or vegan pasta options without sacrificing indulgence. Serve it with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast or cracked black pepper for a finishing touch that’s sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Spaghetti (gluten-free, if necessary)
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or another dairy-free milk)
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric (for color)
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 8 cups Water (for boiling spaghetti)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (for boiling spaghetti)
Directions
Step 1
Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the spaghetti. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
While the spaghetti cooks, prepare the dairy-free cheese sauce. Start by soaking the cashews in hot water for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
Step 3
In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, sea salt, and olive oil. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add additional almond milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
Step 4
Transfer the blended cheese sauce to a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Allow the sauce to warm up and thicken for 3-5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Step 5
Toss the cooked spaghetti with the warm cheese sauce, making sure all the noodles are evenly coated.
Step 6
Serve immediately, garnished with additional nutritional yeast or freshly cracked black pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2794.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1377.5 |
| Total Fat 70.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3652.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 151.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.0g | |
| Protein 45.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 150.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 756.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1265.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories