Get ready for creamy and "cheesy" deliciousness with this 6 Ingredient Vegan Alfredo that actually tastes like traditional alfredo! Made with a cashew base, this easy vegan alfredo sauce is lighter than most recipes yet still tastes "cheesy" thanks to the nutritional yeast.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta of choice cooked according to package directions
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley chopped, optional
- cracked black pepper
Instructions
- To a Vitamix or high-speed blender, add the raw cashews, water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and salt. Blend for 4-5 minutes on medium until you reach a smooth consistency. Set aside.
- While the cashew mix is blending, heat a large sauté pan to medium and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until it just starts to brown.
- Add the cashew cream mixture from the Vitamix to the saute pan with the garlic. Cook on medium low for 3-5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened to desired consistency. Taste and season with additional salt if needed.
- Add cooked pasta to vegan alfredo sauce. Finish with fresh cracked black pepper and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!
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