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How to create plant based versions of creamy Alfredo sauces with cashew cream
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Mar 1, 2025
In this video, we’ll show you how to make a creamy, plant-based Alfredo sauce using cashew cream as the base. This dairy-free version of the classic Alfredo is rich, velvety, and packed with flavor. Cashew cream adds a nutty, smooth texture that makes it the perfect alternative to heavy cream. You can use this sauce to top pasta, drizzle over roasted vegetables, or enjoy as a dip. Follow our easy recipe for a healthier, vegan take on Alfredo sauce that still delivers all the creamy goodness you love.
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a plant-based Twist on classic Alfredo
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traditional alfredo sauce is rich and
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creamy thanks to butter heavy cream and
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parmesan cheese however plant-based
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Alternatives can be just as indulgent
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while being dairyfree and nutritious one
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of the best ways to achieve a velvety
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texture is by using cashew cream which
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blends into a smooth and creamy base
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with the right ingredients and
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Seasonings a plant-based alfredo sauce
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can be just as satisfying as the classic
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version while catering to vegan and
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lactose intolerant diets white cashew
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cream is the perfect substitute cashews
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are naturally creamy when blended with
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water making them an excellent Dairy
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substitute they have a mild slightly
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sweet flavor that complement Savory
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dishes like alfredo sauce when soaked
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and Blended cashews create a luscious
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thick texture that mimics heavy cream
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unlike other plant-based milk
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Alternatives cashew cream has a neutral
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taste and a rich consistency making it
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the ideal base for a plant-based alfredo
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sauce soaking cashews for a smoother
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sauce for the best results cashews
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should be soaked before blending soaking
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softens the nuts making them easier to
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blend into a smooth sauce the quickest
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method is to soak cashews in hot water
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for 15 to 20 minutes but for an ultra
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creamy texture soaking them in room
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temperature water for at least 4 hours
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is ideal after draining and rinsing the
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softened cashews blend effortlessly into
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a a silky lump free cream that forms the
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foundation of the sauce blending the
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perfect plant-based Alfredo to make
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cashew based alfredo sauce blend soaked
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cashews with water or unsweetened plant
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milk until smooth add garlic nutritional
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yeast lemon juice and a touch of salt to
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enhance the flavor nutritional yeast
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provides a Cheesy Umami taste without
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dairy while lemon juice balances the
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richness with a hint of acidity a
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high-speed blender ensures a smooth
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consistency but a regular blender can
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also work with extra blending time
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seasoning for the ultimate flavor a
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great alfredo sauce isn't just about
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texture it needs Bold Flavor in addition
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to garlic and nutritional yeast adding
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onion powder black pepper and a pinch of
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nutmeg can enhance the depth of taste
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some plant-based chefs also include miso
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paste for extra Umami or a splash of
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white wine for complexity adjusting
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seasonings to personal preference
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ensures a sauce that's rich flavorful
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and well balanced cooking and thickening
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the sauce once Blended the sauce should
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be gently heated on the stove top unlike
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traditional Dairy based Alfredo cashew
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cream thickens as it warms so there's no
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need for added thickeners stirring
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constantly prevents scorching and
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ensures an even consistency if the sauce
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becomes too thick adding a little more
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plant milk or water can help loosen it
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while keeping it creamy the result is a
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velvety Dairy free sauce that coats
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pasta
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beautifully pairing with the right pasta
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a creamy alfredo sauce pairs best with
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feta Chini as its wide flat shape holds
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onto the rich sauce well however other
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pasta varieties like pen Linguini or
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even zucchini noodles work beautifully
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for a gluten-free option brown rice or
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chickp pasta makes an excellent base
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tossing freshly cooked pasta with a warm
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sauce ensures that every bite is coated
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in creamy goodness adding vegetables and
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proteins to make the dish even heartier
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vegetables like spinach mushrooms or
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roasted cherry tomatoes can be added
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these ingredients provide extra texture
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and flavor while keeping the meal
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balanced for plant-based protein tofu
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Tempe or chick bees can be incorporated
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into the sauce or served on the side
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combining these elements turns a simple
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alfredo pasta into a nutrient dense
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satisfying meal storing and reheating
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for later cashew based alfredo sauce
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stores well in the fridge for up to 5
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days as it sits it may thicken but
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adding a splash of water or plant milk
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while reheating brings it back to a
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creamy
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consistency unlike Dairy based sauces it
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doesn't separate when stored making it
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ideal for meal prep freezing is also an
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option though it's best to blend again
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after thawing for the smoothest texture
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a delicious guilt-free comfort food
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plant-based Alfred po sauce with cashew
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cream proves that comfort food can be
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both indulgent and healthy with its Rich
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texture and deep flavor it satisfies
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Cravings while being entirely dairyfree
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whether served over pasta vegetables or
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as a base for casseroles this creamy
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sauce is a delicious way to enjoy a
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classic dish in a plant-based way
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