Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce (Creamy & Family-Approved)

Name: Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce (Creamy & Family-Approved)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil or dairy-free butter; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or 1 tbsp cornstarch for gluten-free); 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth; 3/4 cup cashew cream (see below); 3/4 cup full-fat canned coconut milk; 1 tsp nutritional yeast; 1/2 tsp coarse salt (adjust to taste); fresh black pepper, to taste; 1 cup raw cashews (for cream); 3/4 cup water or unsweetened plant milk (for blending cashew cream); 1 lb fettuccine or pasta of choice, cooked and drained; fresh parsley, for garnish; extra nutritional yeast, for garnish (optional)

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This rich and creamy dairy-free Alfredo sauce is made with coconut milk and cashew cream, delivering a luxurious texture and authentic flavor without any dairy. Perfect for fettuccine or veggie-packed pasta dinners, it comes together in just 10 minutes — and even the pickiest eaters won’t know it’s dairy-free.

15 min

cook 10 min

American

Ingredients

Instructions

Boil cashews for 5–10 minutes until soft. Drain, then blend with 3/4 cup water or plant milk until smooth. Set aside.
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Heat olive oil in skillet over medium. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Add flour and whisk constantly to form a smooth paste (roux). Cook 1 minute to remove raw taste.
Gradually whisk in broth, then coconut milk and cashew cream. Whisk constantly for a smooth texture.
Stir in salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast. Simmer 2–3 minutes until it thickens and coats a spoon.
Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the sauce. Toss well to coat. Adjust texture with more pasta water if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 415 kcal
Carbohydrate Content: 44 g
Protein Content: 10 g
Fat Content: 23 g
Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
Sodium Content: 520 mg
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 12 g
Serving Size: 1 serving