Alfredo Got A Halo Sauce
A smooth and creamy vegan sauce that mimics Alfredo or melted mozzarella, perfect for lasagna, pasta, or any dish requiring a rich, dairy-free bechamel sauce.
Allergens:Cashews
Details
- Author: CuisineSavvy
- Cuisine: Italian
- Course: Sauce
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutritional Values
This sauce is vegan and gluten-free, rich in healthy fats from cashews, and provides a creamy texture without dairy. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor along with B-vitamins, including B-12, making it a nutritious alternative to traditional Alfredo sauce.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | -- |
| Total Fat | 10 g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g | 10% |
| Sodium | 100 mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7 g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 1 g | -- |
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
Ingredients
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Alfredo Got A Halo Sauce A smooth and creamy vegan sauce that mimics Alfredo or melted mozzarella, perfect for lasagna, pasta, or any dish requiring a rich, dairy-free bechamel sauce. Ingredients [ ] 2 pieces of garlic [ ] 1 Tbsp olive oil [ ] Pepper [ ] 1/2 cup cashews [ ] 1/2 cup water [ ] 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast Instructions [ ] 1. 1. [ ] 2. Bring some water to a boil and soak the cashews (unless you've already soaked over night in tepid water). [ ] 3. 2. [ ] 4. Quickly pan fry the garlic in olive oil for 1-2 minutes. [ ] 5. 3. [ ] 6. Peel the garlic and add it to a blender. [ ] 7. 4. [ ] 8. Season with salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast. [ ] 9. 5. [ ] 10. Strain the soaked cashews to the blender with a generous pinch of salt and pepper and nutritional yeast and add back 1/2 cup of fresh filtered water. [ ] 11. 6. [ ] 12. Drizzle in some olive oil and blend on high until the mixture is liquified. [ ] 13. 7. [ ] 14. Heat the sauté pan to medium. [ ] 15. 8. [ ] 16. Transfer the blended mixture to the sauté pan. [ ] 17. 9. [ ] 18. Stir frequently until the sauce thickens to a mayo-like consistency. [ ] 19. Turn off the heat. (Optional: Add a Tbsp or two of cassava or tapioca flour if the mixture is taking too long to thicken.) 10. [ ] 20. Use immediately in recipes such as vegan lasagna or any dish requiring a bechamel-style sauce. https://www.cuisinesavvy.com/recipe/alfredo-got-a-halo-sauce
HealthScore: 85
High in healthy fats, fiber, and B-vitamins, this vegan sauce is a great dairy-free alternative for various recipes.