Vegan Cashew Alfredo Sauce

This creamy vegan Alfredo sauce is made with cashews, garlic, and plant milk — no dairy, just dreamy comfort food. Perfect with pasta or as a white sauce base!

Best.Vegan.Alfredo.Ever.

There’s something undeniably cozy about a bowl of creamy Alfredo pasta — and this version checks all the boxes without a drop of dairy. Instead of cream or butter, this Alfredo gets its richness from cashews, a touch of nutritional yeast, and garlic for a cozy depth of flavor.

It’s simple enough for a weeknight, indulgent enough for date night, and you’d never guess it’s entirely plant-based. Toss it with your favorite pasta (I love it with brown rice spaghetti from Jovial), pile on some roasted veggies, and get ready for your new comfort food go-to.

✨Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw cashews (soaked 4+ hours or boiled 10 min)

• 1 ¼ cups unsweetened plant milk (like oat or almond)

• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast

• 2–3 cloves garlic

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• Pinch of nutmeg

• Optional but recommended:
  – 1 teaspoon white miso paste (for umami)
  – 1 tablespoon vegan butter (for extra richness)

🥄Instructions:

1. Prep the cashews
   Soak in water for at least 4 hours (or boil for 10 minutes if short on time), then drain and rinse.

2. Blend it up
   Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Start with 1 ¼ cups of plant milk and add more if needed for a pourable consistency.

3. Taste and tweak
   Adjust lemon juice, salt, and garlic to your preference. Add miso or vegan butter if using.

4. Warm it up
   Pour the sauce into a saucepan over medium-low heat and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened and heated through.

5. Serve
   Toss with cooked pasta immediately. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce and make it silky.

🌿 Serving Suggestions:

• Mix with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or roasted broccoli

• Use it as a base for white veggie lasagna or baked pasta

• Drizzle over roasted potatoes or steamed veggies for a luxe side

• Sprinkle with vegan parm or toasted breadcrumbs for crunch

📌 Pro Tip:

This sauce thickens as it sits! Add a little warm water or plant milk to reheat and thin it back out.

Tag @KellysGreenKitchen_ if you try this recipe and let me know how it turned out!