Quick Vegan Pesto Alfredo Sauce
Transform your pasta night with this creamy, flavorful Quick Vegan Pesto Alfredo Sauce! Made in just 15 minutes, this dairy-free recipe combines the richness of raw cashews and the aromatic freshness of basil for a plant-based twist on traditional Alfredo sauce. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy depth, while garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil create a zesty, velvety finish. Perfect for drizzling over pasta, roasted veggies, or even as a dip, this versatile sauce is silky smooth and fully customizable—just add a splash of water for your desired consistency. With no compromise on flavor, this vegan Alfredo sauce is sure to become your go-to for easy weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
- 4 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Water (optional, for thinning)
Directions
Step 1
Place the raw cashews in a small bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for about 10 minutes while gathering the other ingredients.
Step 2
Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a high-speed blender along with the almond milk, nutritional yeast, basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper.
Step 3
Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the blender as necessary to ensure everything is well incorporated.
Step 4
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preferences.
Step 5
If the sauce is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 6
Pour the sauce into a saucepan and heat it over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until warmed through. Avoid overheating to retain the freshness of the basil.
Step 7
Serve the pesto Alfredo sauce immediately over pasta, roasted vegetables, or as a dip. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (612.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1027.2 |
| Total Fat 81.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2649.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.9g | |
| Protein 35.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 150.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 762.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1502.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories