Vegan Alfredo Sauce Made With Cashews
Discover a culinary masterpiece with our Creamy Vegan Alfredo Sauce. Crafted from wholesome ingredients, including raw cashews, this luscious sauce transforms your pasta into a dairy-free, flavorful delight. Buon Appetito
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!
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Notes
Oil Free:
If you want this sauce to be 100% oil-free, do not add vegan butter. If you don't mind a little oil, add 1 tbsp of vegan butter for extra richness.
Chickenless Broth:
I have made this recipe both with "chickenless" vegan broth and with vegetable broth. It tastes amazing either way! Just don't use a beef-flavored broth as this will negatively affect the flavor.
Cashews:
Make sure to soak your cashews for at least 10 minutes in boiling water. This will make them easier to blend and will result in a creamy texture. If they aren't soaked, or if you don't have a high-powered blender, you may end up with a gritty or nutty texture.
Pasta Noodles:
Alfredo sauce is best served with fettuccine noodles. If you have the time, check out my homemade vegan noodles recipe. Homemade noodles give your dish a restaurant-style quality at home!
Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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