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Home » Easy Vegan Cashew Alfredo Sauce (Dairy-Free)

Oct 11, 2021 · Modified: Nov 18, 2022 by Vina · This post may contain affiliate links

Easy Vegan Cashew Alfredo Sauce (Dairy-Free)

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Cashew Alfredo Sauce

This vegan cashew alfredo sauce is creamy and delicious. Made with raw cashews and other simple ingredients, it's perfect for any pasta recipe, completely dairy-free, and easy to make. I'd even argue that this is tastier than traditional alfredo sauce.

Pasta really seems like the perfect food.  It’s so simple, yet so incredibly delicious.  My favorite pasta dishes usually include a creamy, buttery, or herby sauce. That's is why this vegan cashew alfredo sauce is one of my favorite sauces to make for my pasta dishes and even sometimes for pizza. 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE CASHEW ALFREDO SAUCE

  • Raw Soaked Cashews: are great for a creamy smooth texture and because they have a mild flavor, these are great for taking on the flavor of any spices, oils, or aromatics.
  • Nutritional Yeast: for the cheesy taste.
  • Plant Milk: to loosen the sauce. I like to use unsweetened almond milk.
  • Olive Oil & Vegan Butter: to add a fat element to the sauce.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Juice: for an acidic element.
  • Garlic Powder & Italian Seasonings: to elevate the flavor of the sauce.
  • Salt: to heighten all of the flavors.
  • Vegan Parmesan: for even more cheesy flavor. I used the Violife brand.
Cashew Alfredo Sauce

HOW TO MAKE CASHEW ALFREDO SAUCE

  1. Soak the Cashews. This is important to soften the cashews before blending.
  2. Melt the butter. Since you’ll be blending the sauce, the butter will need to be liquid.
  3. Grate the parmesan cheese. This will help the cheese melt into the sauce easier.
  4. Blend the ingredients. Add all of the ingredients, except for the parmesan cheese, to the blender. Blend until smooth with no remaining large cashew chunks. For a thinner or creamier sauce, simply adjust the amount of plant milk.
  5. Simmer the sauce. Pour the sauce into a medium saucepan, on medium-low heat and bring to a simmer. Add the parmesan cheese and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
  6. Serve this tasty cashew alfredo sauce with pasta or use it as pizza sauce.
Cashew Alfredo Sauce

TIPS AND TRICKS

Need to save time? If you know you’re planning to make this sauce far in advance. Cashews can be soaked in cold water overnight in the fridge.

STORAGE/SHELF LIFE

Extra sauce can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

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  • Vegan Chicken Alfredo Pizza
  • Spicy Cashew Butter Ramen
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Cashew Alfredo Sauce

Cashew Alfredo Sauce


  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Soaked Cashews
  • 2 cups Plant Milk
  • ¼ cup Nutritional Yeast
  • ¼ cup Vegan Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. Sea Salt
  • 1 tbsp Vegan Butter


Instructions

  1. Soak 1 cup of cashews in boiling hot water for 1 hour.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon of vegan butter.
  3. Grate the parmesan.
  4. After cashews have soaked for an hour and butter is melted add all of the ingredients, except for the vegan parmesan, to a blender and blend on high until smooth. About 2 minutes.
  5. Once smooth, add mixture to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add vegan parmesan and stir until melted.
  7. Serve on top of pasta of your choice.
  8. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course

Keywords: alfredo, cashew, easy, pasta sauce, plant-based, vegan

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