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Recipes / Dinner / Secrets of How to Make Alfredo Sauce without Dairy

Secrets of How to Make Alfredo Sauce without Dairy

Ivy Larson
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How to Make Alfredo Sauce without DairyHow to Make Alfredo Sauce Without Butter, Cream or Cheese. Yes, It IS Possible.

And yes, the clean eating version is out of this world. It takes less than 10-minutes to make and it has the same beloved decadent rich consistency as the real deal. I know, it all sounds too good to be true. But here you have it. Whip it up and be amazed….

Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce

Defined as a rich, cream-based butter and cheese sauce, I realize the whole idea of even thinking about how to make Alfredo sauce without dairy sounds a bit far-fetched. Like many of my non-dairy creamy sauces, cashew “cream” is one of the secrets. But it’s not the only one. There are two secrets that really make this non-dairy Alfredo sauce recipe so over the top. Watch the video below to learn more….

Also, I just wanted to make a quick note about the non-fortified nutritional yeast called for in the recipe. Although many clean eaters are familiar with the savory umami qualities a smidgen of nutritional yeast can add to a number of recipes, many people don’t realize the most commonly used nutritional yeast is fortified with synthetic nutrients, which is not optimal. You definitely want to go with non-fortified nutritional yeast (my favorite is Sari Foods brand.) To learn more about why I prefer non-fortified nutritional yeast and why this is such an amazing superfood click HERE. 

how to make alfredo sauce

If you really want an extra special treat, serving the Alfredo Sauce recipe over homemade whole grain spinach pasta is an unbeatable combo. Speaking of homemade pasta, I know the idea of making pasta from scratch seems daunting but it isn’t nearly as difficult to make as you might think. And I can’t say enough how much I adore my Atlas Marcato 150 Italian-made pasta maker.  But that’s another story…

For now, let’s just make some seriously good Alfredo Sauce!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped shallots
  • 1/8 teaspoon unrefined sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon non-fortified nutritional yeast (such as Sari Foodsbrand)
  • 3 pinches nutmeg
  • 2 whole garlic cloves

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and saute 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Season with salt to taste.
  2. Transfer the sauteed shallots to a high speed blender (I like Vitamix) and add the water, cashews, lemon juice, white pepper, non-fortified nutritional yeast, 3 pinches of nutmeg and the garlic. Process on high speed for 1 full minute, or until mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the mixture into the saucepan and heat over low, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes, or until warmed through. Add more water if necessary. Serve warm.

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  1. Laura says

    June 11, 2018 at 11:28 PM

    I just made this and it was so good that I could eat it right out of the pot. But, I will wait and put it over whole grain pasta and veggies. But, this is seriously rich tasting, a winner!

    Reply
    • Ivy Larson says

      June 12, 2018 at 11:46 AM

      So SO happy you like it Laura!! Thank you for taking the time to let me know 😉

      Reply
  2. Tony p says

    January 7, 2016 at 7:20 PM

    Do you have a all natural pre and or post workout shake for men???

    Reply
    • Ivy Larson says

      January 22, 2016 at 11:43 AM

      Hi Tony, So sorry for the delay getting back to you—I don’t have one specifically for men, BUT if you are looking for a great “whole food” based shake that has no refined ingredients and is loaded with antioxidants and phytonutrients plus has omega-3’s, probiotics, etc. I would definitely check out VEGA (https://myvega.com/products/vega-one-nutritional-shake/?gclid=CIDa1fDtvcoCFYIaHwodatwPLw) –In my opinion, this is the best brand on the market. Hope this helps?

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  3. Tony p says

    January 7, 2016 at 7:18 PM

    Wow really impressed by the cooking healthy recipiies but do you have something clean and natural I could use for a pre and or post workout shake???

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