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Ultimate Creamy 15-Minute Vegan Alfredo Sauce (Nut-Free Option Available)

A plate of fettuccine pasta generously coated in a rich, creamy vegan alfredo sauce and topped with herbs.
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Make a rich, velvety dairy free pasta sauce that tastes like the classic Alfredo. This recipe is quick, uses simple ingredients, and offers a nut-free substitution for maximum versatility.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes (or substitute with 1 cup steamed cauliflower florets for nut-free)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plain plant milk (soy or oat work best)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter or olive oil (optional, for richness)

Instructions

  1. If using cashews, place them in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for at least 15 minutes, then drain them well. If using cauliflower, steam the florets until very tender, about 5-7 minutes, then drain.
  2. In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews (or steamed cauliflower), vegetable broth, plant milk, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. If you are using vegan butter or oil, add it now for extra richness.
  4. Blend on high speed until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy. This may take 1 to 3 minutes depending on your blender power. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust salt, pepper, or nutritional yeast for a cheesier flavor.
  6. Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and heat gently over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until warmed through. Do not boil.
  7. Toss immediately with your favorite cooked pasta, such as fettuccine, or use it over steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • For an Olive Garden copycat flavor, increase the garlic slightly and add a pinch of dried oregano to the blender.
  • If the sauce is too thick after blending, add more vegetable broth or plant milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  • This sauce reheats well, but you may need to thin it slightly with a splash of plant milk when reheating on the stove.

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