Dairy Free Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Dairy Free Pasta Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 ¼ cups raw cashews; 1 ½ cup water; 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; Minced basil or parsley

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
168 kcal

Dairy Free Pasta Sauce Recipe

Iris Warren

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Here's an everyday dairy free pasta sauce that's rich, creamy, and flavorful. It's a lot like a rosé cream sauce but without all the butter and cream. Toss it with your favorite pasta or veggie noodles for a quick, easy, and healthy dinner the whole family will enjoy!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces dried pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 ¼ cups raw cashews see notes
1 ½ cup water
28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons fish sauce omit or use vegan substitute if needed - see notes
Minced basil or parsley to serve

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until it is soft and starting to brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Transfer the onions and garlic to your high-powered blender or food processor. Add the cashews and water and blend on high until completely smooth.
Pour the cashew cream back into the pan and add the crushed tomatoes, sea salt, and (if using) the fish sauce. Whisk well and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Serve with some minced basil or parsley over top.

Notes

Note 1: If you don't have a high-powered blender, soak the cashews in water for 3-4 hours before using them to make them easier to blend. Simply put them into a jar, fill the jar with water, and pop it into your fridge. Discard the water before using the cashews.
Note 2: Fish sauce might seem like a funny ingredient to use, but gives the cream sauce a ton of deliciously rich flavor. It can be found in bottles in the Asian section of your grocery store.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 serving = ⅛ of the recipe Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 955mg (40%) Potassium 468mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1 serving = ⅛ of the recipe
Calories	168kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	15g	5%
Protein	6g	12%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Sodium	955mg	40%
Potassium	468mg	10%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	215IU	4%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	49mg	5%
Iron	3mg	17%