Hurry Up Alfredo Sauce from Vegan Yum Yum

Transform your pasta nights with this effortlessly creamy and dairy-free "Hurry Up Alfredo Sauce" from Vegan Yum Yum. Ready in just 10 minutes, this vegan Alfredo sauce relies on raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and a splash of fresh lemon juice to achieve its velvety richness without a hint of dairy. The sauce bursts with flavor, thanks to garlic, onion powder, and olive oil, and thickens beautifully on the stovetop in minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, roasted vegetables, or even as a dip. Whether you're vegan or just seeking a lighter Alfredo alternative, this quick and wholesome recipe is bound to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup Raw cashews
1.25 cups Water
3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
2 cloves Garlic
1.25 teaspoons Salt
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 teaspoon Onion powder
0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the raw cashews in a high-speed blender.

Step 2

Add the water, nutritional yeast, fresh lemon juice, garlic, salt, olive oil, onion powder, and ground black pepper to the blender.

Step 3

Blend on high until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy. This may take about 1 to 2 minutes depending on your blender.

Step 4

Transfer the blended sauce to a medium saucepan.

Step 5

Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 6

Remove from the heat and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lemon juice to taste.

Step 7

Serve the Alfredo sauce immediately over your favorite cooked pasta or vegetables. Enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(487.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	838.6

Total Fat 63.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2989.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 7.6g
Protein 30.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 82.3mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 1133.3mg	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: 64.2%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 22.0%