5-Minute Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce
This 5-Minute Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce is creamy, nutty, and utterly delicious! Perfect for pasta or as a dip!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 3/4 cup raw cashews
- 1/2-3/4 cup water adjust based on desired thickness
- 1 medium clove garlic peeled
- 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
For Serving:
- 14.5 ounce package gnocchi or 8 ounces cooked pasta your choice of base
- Fresh minced parsley or chiffonaded basil for garnish
Instructions
Instructions:
- Start by soaking your raw cashews in water for at least 15 minutes if you have time. If you’re in a hurry, you can skip this step.
- In your high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews (or unsoaked if you're pressed for time), 1/2 cup of water, garlic, nutritional yeast, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Blend on high until completely smooth.
- Give your sauce a taste! Adjust the salt, pepper, or nutritional yeast according to your preference.
- While you are blending the sauce, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add your gnocchi or pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Once your pasta or gnocchi is cooked and drained, return it to the pot over low heat. Pour the creamy 5-Minute Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce over the pasta, stirring gently to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or basil.
Equipment
- High-Speed Blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pot for boiling pasta or gnocchi
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, try adding a dash of smoked paprika.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of water used in the blending process.
- Feel free to add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes into the mix for a more robust dish.