Vegan Cashew Alfredo Sauce

This vegan, cashew-based Alfredo recipe proves that you can enjoy the creaminess of white sauce on pasta and veggies without using dairy products.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 306 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 cup raw, unsalted cashews
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.25 cup water, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour mixture into a saucepan. Heat on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through and desired thickness is achieved, about 5 minutes. You can add additional water or almond milk if sauce becomes too thick.

Step 2

Soak cashews in 1 1/2 cups water in a bowl until softened, at least 20 minutes.

Step 3

Drain water; add almond milk. Blend mixture in an electric blender or food processor until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup water, or as needed, until sauce is slightly thinner than you want it for the final product, as it thickens when heated. Add garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.