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🌿 Cashew Cream Pasta Recipe | Dairy-Free & Vegan Alfredo

Looking for a creamy pasta recipe without dairy? This Cashew Cream Pasta is rich, silky, and satisfying — yet 100% vegan! Blended soaked cashews create a smooth sauce that rivals Alfredo, making it the perfect comfort food for anyone who loves pasta but wants a healthier, plant-based twist.

Whether you’re cooking a quick weeknight dinner or meal prepping for the week, this recipe is creamy, wholesome, and bursting with flavor.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free adaptable
  • Ready in just 30 minutes
  • Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners
  • Customizable with veggies, mushrooms, or spinach
  • High in plant-based protein and healthy fats

🥘 Ingredients (2–3 servings)

For the Cashew Cream Sauce:

  • 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for 2–3 hours or in hot water for 20 minutes)
  • 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 cloves garlic (roasted or sautéed for extra flavor)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Pasta:

  • 250 g (8 oz) pasta of your choice (spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
  • 2 cups spinach or kale (optional for greens)
  • Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
    • Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

  2. Make the cashew cream

    • Drain soaked cashews and blend with plant-based milk, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
    • Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness with a little pasta water if needed.

  3. Sauté vegetables (optional)

    • In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
    • Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Stir in spinach until wilted.

  4. Combine pasta and sauce

    • Add cooked pasta to the skillet.
    • Pour in cashew cream sauce, toss well, and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.

  5. Serve and garnish

    • Plate the pasta, garnish with fresh parsley or basil, and a sprinkle of black pepper.
    • Serve warm with garlic bread or a fresh salad.

🍴 Serving Suggestions

  • Pair with a side salad like arugula with balsamic dressing.
  • Serve with garlic bread or roasted vegetables.
  • Add grilled tofu or tempeh for extra protein.

🥗 Storage & Meal Prep

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat on the stove with a splash of water or plant milk to loosen the sauce.
  • Cashew cream sauce can be frozen for up to 1 month — blend again after thawing for smoothness.

📌 Recipe Notes

  • For a spicy twist, add red chili flakes to the sauce.
  • Nutritional yeast gives a cheesy flavor — adjust to taste.
  • Use gluten-free pasta for a 100% gluten-free version.

✅ This Cashew Cream Pasta recipe is the ultimate plant-based comfort food — creamy, satisfying, and completely dairy-free. Perfect for anyone looking for a vegan Alfredo alternative

Similar Recipes:

1. Vegan Alfredo Pasta

  • A creamy dairy-free version of classic Alfredo made with cashews or cauliflower.
  • Rich, smooth, and perfect with fettuccine.

2. Mushroom Stroganoff (Vegan)

  • Pasta coated in a creamy mushroom and cashew-based sauce.
  • Comforting, earthy, and hearty.

3. Vegan Mac and Cheese with Cashew Sauce

  • Elbow pasta covered in a cheesy cashew-nutritional yeast sauce.
  • Kid-friendly and freezer-friendly.

4. Pesto Cashew Pasta

  • Pasta tossed with a dairy-free pesto made from cashews, basil, garlic, and olive oil.
  • Fresh, herby, and easy.

5. Garlic Creamy Spinach Pasta (Vegan)

  • Pasta cooked with cashew cream, garlic, and sautéed spinach.
  • A simple weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes.


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