Vegan Alfredo Sauce

Cut the garlic cloves in half, drizzle a drop of olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast in a pan for 6–7 minutes until soft and golden.(This roasted garlic creates a deeper caramel-like base — totally unique.)

In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion on low flame until translucent and sweet (about 4 minutes).

Add the following into a high-speed blender:soaked cashewsroasted garliccooked onionslight coconut milkoat milknutritional yeastwhite peppersmoked paprikalemon zestlemon juicesaltBlend until ultra-smooth.If it’s too thick, add 2–3 tbsp warm water.

Pour blended cream into a pan on medium-low heat.Add ½ cup pasta water gradually.Stir until it becomes shiny, silky, and lightly thick.If you want EXTRA creaminess:Mix tapioca flour with 2 tbsp water, pour it in, and keep stirring for 1 minute.

More lemon = brighterMore yeast = cheesierMore pepper = stronger aroma

Pour this dreamy sauce over:FettuccinePenneLinguineVegetable noodlesGarlic-roasted potatoesGrilled veggiesGarnish with parsley or red pepper flakes.