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Creamy Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce Recipe

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A rich and velvety dairy-free Alfredo sauce made with soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, and almond milk. Perfect for pasta or roasted veggies, this sauce delivers creamy indulgence without dairy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 20 minutes)
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any other dairy-free milk)
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (freshly cracked preferred)
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ cup water (to adjust sauce consistency if needed)

Instructions

  1. Soak the cashews: Place 1 cup of raw cashews in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for about 20 minutes to soften.
  2. Prep garlic: While cashews soak, mince 3 large garlic cloves finely.
  3. Blend the base: Drain the soaked cashews and add them to your blender along with 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk, 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon onion powder.
  4. Process until smooth: Blend on high for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed. If the sauce feels too thick, add up to ¼ cup of water gradually to reach your desired consistency.
  5. Warm gently: Pour the blended sauce into a small saucepan and warm over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Avoid boiling to keep the creamy texture intact.
  6. Taste and adjust: Give the sauce a taste and tweak salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Add a tiny pinch of garlic powder for a stronger garlic punch if desired.
  7. Serve immediately: Toss with freshly cooked pasta, steamed veggies, or use as a dip. The sauce thickens as it cools, so serve soon for best texture.

Notes

Always soak cashews to avoid grainy texture. Use a powerful blender for smoothness. Warm sauce gently on low heat to prevent separation. Adjust consistency with water or dairy-free milk. Store leftovers in airtight container refrigerated up to 4 days; reheat with splash of almond milk. Can freeze up to 2 months.

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