Paleo Classic Alfredo Sauce
Indulge in creamy comfort without compromise with this Paleo Classic Alfredo Sauce! Perfect for those embracing a dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly lifestyle, this sauce is a wholesome twist on the traditional favorite. Made luscious with coconut cream and flavored with nutritional yeast, garlic, and a hint of lemon juice, it delivers all the rich, cheesy notes you crave without the guilt. Simple to prepare in just 20 minutes, this velvety sauce thickens beautifully and pairs perfectly with zoodles, spaghetti squash, or your favorite paleo-friendly noodles. Whether you're meal prepping or treating yourself to a weeknight indulgence, this Alfredo sauce is the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Coconut cream
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Coconut aminos
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, ensuring not to burn it.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to medium-low, and stir in the coconut cream, mixing well until it's smooth and heated through.
Step 4
Add the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, onion powder, and coconut aminos to the saucepan.
Step 5
Whisk the ingredients together until well combined, and continue to cook the mixture over medium-low heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.
Step 7
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it sit for a minute before serving.
Step 8
Serve immediately over your choice of Paleo-friendly noodles or zoodles (zucchini noodles) for a classic Alfredo experience sans dairy.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (302.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1147.5 |
| Total Fat 67.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 41.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1345.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 134.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 125.0g | |
| Protein 5.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 27.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 380.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories