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Creamy Vegan Alfredo

Creator hot for food
Cook Time 20 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Servings 4
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4.8 out of 5 (892 ratings)

What People Love About This Recipe

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"So rich and creamy"

Most mentioned in 400+ comments

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"Better than restaurant alfredo"

Silky smooth sauce every time

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"Ready in 20 minutes"

Perfect weeknight dinner

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"No cashews needed"

Allergy-friendly option

Recipe Overview

This vegan alfredo sauce is impossibly creamy and rich without any dairy. The secret is a combination of cauliflower and cashews (or white beans for nut-free) blended into a silky smooth sauce that coats every strand of pasta perfectly.

Key Ingredients

  • Fettuccine pasta
  • Cauliflower
  • Raw cashews
  • Nutritional yeast
  • Garlic
  • Lemon juice
  • White miso paste
  • Black pepper

Pro Tips from the Comments

  • Steam the cauliflower: "Steaming instead of boiling keeps more flavor" - @plantbasedchef
  • Add roasted garlic: "Roasted garlic instead of raw gives it a sweeter, deeper flavor" - @garlicfan
  • Reserve pasta water: "A splash of pasta water makes the sauce extra silky" - @pastamaster

Community Reviews & Tips

892 comments
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Sarah M. Top Contributor
★★★★★

I've tried so many vegan alfredo recipes and this one is THE ONE. The cauliflower base makes it so creamy without being heavy. My Italian husband actually prefers this to traditional alfredo now!

3 days ago
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James T.
★★★★★

Made this for my non-vegan family and they had no idea it was plant-based. Adding some sauteed mushrooms and spinach makes it even better!

1 week ago