Vegan Tomato Alfredo Sauce

Creamy, dreamy, and entirely plant-based, this Vegan Tomato Alfredo Sauce is a game-changer for dairy-free comfort food lovers. Made with a luscious blend of soaked cashews, canned diced tomatoes, and unsweetened plant-based milk, it delivers a rich and velvety texture without any cream or cheese. Nutritional yeast infuses a cheesy, umami depth, while garlic, dried basil, and a hint of red pepper flakes (optional) add layers of robust flavor. A quick 15-minute simmer and a spin in the blender are all it takes to create this versatile sauce, perfect for draping over pasta, layering into lasagna, or even serving as a dip. With simple ingredients, minimal effort, and maximum flavor, this dairy-free Alfredo variation will redefine your weeknight dinner game!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 large Garlic cloves
• 1 15-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Unsweetened plant-based milk (like almond or oat milk)
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for 10 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden.

Step 3

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) to the saucepan. Stir well, then lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Drain the soaked cashews and transfer them to a blender. Add the sautéed tomato and garlic mixture, unsweetened plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 5

Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. This may take 1-2 minutes depending on your blender’s strength.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little extra plant-based milk to reach your desired consistency.

Step 7

Transfer the blended sauce back to the saucepan and heat over low to medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.

Step 8

Serve the Vegan Tomato Alfredo Sauce immediately over your favorite pasta or use it as a creamy base for lasagna or casseroles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(882.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1200.2

Total Fat 92.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 8.5mg	0%
Sodium 3095.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 20.0g
Protein 36.2g	0%

Vitamin D 100.0IU	0%
Calcium 668.6mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 2175.4mg	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: 66.6%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 21.9%