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!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Drain the soaked cashews and rinse them under cold water. Set aside.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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

Serving size	(1231.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1119.1

Total Fat 82.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3112.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 14.3g
Protein 36.9g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 558.9mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 1736.2mg	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: 63.4%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 24.0%