Vegan Speedy Alfredo Style Sauce No Tofu

Creamy, luscious, and ready in a flash, this Vegan Speedy Alfredo Style Sauce is the ultimate dairy-free comfort food—without relying on tofu! Made with raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this velvety sauce boasts rich umami flavors and a silky texture that rivals any traditional Alfredo. The recipe requires just 10 minutes to prep and 5 minutes to cook, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Customize the thickness with an optional cornstarch slurry, and drizzle it over pasta, roasted veggies, or even as a pizza base for a decadent plant-based twist. Packed with wholesome ingredients and naturally gluten-free, this sauce is a quick and easy way to elevate any meal while staying entirely vegan.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 2 cups Water (for soaking)
• 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 1 teaspoon Water (for cornstarch slurry, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Soak the cashews in 2 cups of hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften. This step helps create a creamy texture.

Step 2

Drain the cashews and add them to a blender along with unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Step 3

Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure no lumps remain.

Step 4

Transfer the blended mixture to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir it frequently to prevent sticking.

Step 5

If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Add this to the saucepan and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.

Step 7

Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency, remove it from the heat.

Step 8

Pour the sauce over cooked pasta, steamed vegetables, or use it as a dip for breadsticks. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1050.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1030.2

Total Fat 81.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2647.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 7.6g
Protein 32.6g	0%

Vitamin D 150.0IU	0%
Calcium 743.7mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 1398.9mg	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: 67.5%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 20.4%