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Vegan Alfredo Sauce

This vegan alfredo sauce is made from cashews. And it's so rich and creamy, you'll never believe it's 100% dairy-free. All that - and you can make it in just five minutes! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 143 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , Vegetarian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup raw cashews unsalted
  • 1 ¾ cups water
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
Supplies You'll Need:
  • blender
  • Large frying pan

Instructions

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  1. Add the cashews, nutritional yeast, water, mustard, and garlic to the blender. 
  2. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. For serving: Heat the vegan alfredo sauce in a large frying pan, over medium heat until warmed through. Toss with your favorite pasta, and enjoy! 

Notes

  • Don't be scared of the nutritional yeast - it adds a wonderful cheesy flavor to the pasta. 
  • Variations - To make a vegan mushroom alfredo sauce (as pictured), simply saute some fresh mushrooms in the frying pan before adding the blended sauce. Mix it all together to heat through and serve. Yum! 
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Nutrition Information

Calories 143kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 36mg (2%) Potassium 254mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 143

% Daily Value*

Calories 143kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 36mg 2%
Potassium 254mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.