Looking for an easy, high-protein plant-based option? This Creamy Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipe Made With Cashews features wholesome ingredients, incredible flavor, and simple step-by-step instructions!
⚡ Quick Answer: Creamy Vegan Alfredo Sauce Made With Cashews
Combine fresh wholesome ingredients, season generously, and follow the simple guide below for a delicious, healthy meal on the table in minutes!
🌱 Dietary: 100% Vegan & Plant-Based
⭐ Difficulty: Beginner Friendly
Looking for a warm, nourishing, high-protein plant-based recipe? This recipe combines fresh ingredients, bold seasonings, and easy step-by-step techniques!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long does this Creamy Vegan Alfredo Sauce Made With Cashews stay fresh in the fridge?
Stored in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator, leftovers stay fresh and delicious for 4 to 5 days.
Can I make this ahead of time for meal prep?
Yes! This recipe is ideal for meal prep. Store components separately until serving for maximum freshness.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Check individual ingredient labels or substitute whole grains with gluten-free options to make it 100% gluten-free.
What can I serve alongside this dish?
Pairs wonderfully with a fresh garden salad, warm pita, roasted vegetables, or fluffy grain bowls!
Vegan Alfredo Sauce Made With Cashews
Ingredients
- 2 cups chickenless broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 large white onion, loosely chopped
- ½ cup raw unsalted cashews
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 2-3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- chopped parsley to garnish
- vegan parm (grate a brazil nut for a plant-based alternative)
- fresh ground black pepper
Optional
- 1 tbsp melted vegan butter (if you add vegan butter it will not be oil free)
Instructions
- Cover the cashews in boiling water and allow to soak.
- In a medium pan on medium heat, add 1 cup of broth and the chopped white onion.
- Reduce the broth, and keep cooking for 5-7 minutes or until most of the broth has cooked down and evaporated.
- Next, add 5 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove the onion and garlic mixture and set aside.
- Start cooking your fettuccine noodles. Don't forget to salt the pasta water.
- Strain water off the cashews. Add cashews, 1 cup of broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and the cooked onion and garlic mixture into a high powered food blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add the creamy sauce back into your pan on low heat. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Next, add the cooked pasta noodles and 1 ladle of pasta water directly into the sauce and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, freshly ground black pepper, and vegan parmesan. Buon Appetito!
Loved this vegan Alfredo sauce!! Don’t even miss the dairy with this recipe, thank you so much for sharing ????
Thank you so much for trying it out! And so happy you loved it! You can try it with my vegan homemade pasta noodles if you have some extra time!
SO delicious and I have been looking for a really good Vegan Alfredo to replace the traditional recipe and this doesn’t disappoint, going to bookmark this page.
Hi Janis! Thank you so much, yes I love this recipe and it will defiantly be a great replacement for the traditional alfredo sauce ????
Loved this vegan Alfredo sauce recipe! So nice and creamy the cashews make the sauce have a great flavor.
Hi Chantel! Thank you so much for the review and for trying out my vegan alfredo recipe! So happy you loved the flavour. ????
Great flavor! Very easy to follow recipe I will make this again ????
Hi Robin, Thank you so much for the review and trying out my recipe ????
So tasty and creamy!! Love this vegan Alfredo recipe
Hi Tanya, thank you so much for the review so happy that you loved this vegan Alfredo recipe!! ????
This recipe was perfect what a delicious sauce I made a double batch as I like extra sauce on my pasta dishes
Hi Karen, thank you so much for the review!
This was so delicious and creamy! I had to soak my cashews overnight as I did not have a high powered blender. But came out so smooth.
Thanks so much for the feedback Heather and yes if you do not have a high powered blender the soaking overnight is key!
Loved this recipe thank you! I made mine oil free as you had in the notes and was still nice and creamy.
Thanks so much for the feedback Avery!
Delicious!!
Thanks Nicole!
This vegan Alfredo was so creamy and delicious I honestly am so happy I found this recipe as I try to avoid dairy and this was one of my favourite recipes. Now I feel like I’m not missing out.
Thanks so much for the feedback Giselle!
Yum I loved this recipe was a nice creamy sauce!
Thank you Jain!
Yum I loved this recipe so did my guests!
So happy you and your guest loved it!
This was amazing!! I’m coming back to make this recipe again.
Thanks so much Erin!
This vegan Alfredo was so so creamy I love that it’s made with cashews. I tried one that was a tofu base and this was soooo much better. Such a delicious recipe.
Thanks so much Dakota, cashew is such a key ingredient for a lot of my creamy plant based recipe!
Such a nice flavor
Thank you!
Yum this was so delicious ????
I loved that there was an option to make this oil free and it was actually so delicious. Tasted exactly like the Alfredo sauce I used to get.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the oil-free option! It’s great to hear it was delicious and reminded you of the Alfredo sauce you used to love. Thanks for the positive feedback!