Vegan Alfredo Sauce – Creamy, Dairy-Free, and Delicious

Name: Vegan Alfredo Sauce – Creamy, Dairy-Free, and Delicious
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups raw cashews (soaked 2–4 hours); 1½ cups unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ cup nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; Optional: ½ teaspoon dried rosemary or Italian herbs

Vegan Recipes 467 Last Update: Sep 11, 2025

Vegan Alfredo Sauce – Creamy, Dairy-Free, and Delicious - Vegan Recipes

Serves: 6 People
Prepare Time: 10 minutes mins
Cooking Time: 10 minutes mins
Calories: 150 kcal

Enjoy rich, creamy vegan Alfredo sauce made with cashews, garlic, nutritional yeast, and plant-based milk. This dairy-free, indulgent sauce is perfect for tossing with your favorite pasta, delivering classic comfort without the dairy!

Ingredients

1 ½ cups raw cashews (soaked 2–4 hours)
1½ cups unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional: ½ teaspoon dried rosemary or Italian herbs

Directions

Drain and rinse soaked cashews.
In a blender, combine cashews, plant milk, olive oil, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs if using. Blend on high until very smooth and creamy.
Pour mixture into a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until warmed through and thickened slightly, about 5–10 minutes. Do not boil.
Toss sauce with cooked pasta or use as desired. Adjust seasoning to taste.