Oat Milk Alfredo Pasta Sauce (Vegan and No Cashews) Recipe
A creamy, vegan Alfredo pasta sauce made with oat milk and without cashews, offering a dairy-free and gluten-free alternative that’s rich and flavorful. Perfect for easy weeknight meals, this sauce combines olive oil, flour, garlic, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice to make a smooth, savory sauce that pairs wonderfully with any pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups sauce, enough for 4 servings of pasta 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan/Western
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp flour (regular or gluten-free)
- 2 cups plain, unsweetened oat milk (preferably full-fat like Oatly)
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tbsp lemon juice (optional, or to taste)
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Flour: In a medium pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously to combine into a loose paste. Cook for about one minute while stirring, ensuring it doesn’t brown.
- Add Oat Milk: Slowly pour in the oat milk while whisking steadily to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, increasing the heat if necessary.
- Incorporate Flavorings: Add the crushed garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice (if using), salt, and ground black pepper to the pot. Continue whisking to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Simmer and Thicken: Cook the sauce for 5-7 minutes, whisking often until it thickens to a creamy consistency. Remove from heat once desired thickness is reached.
- Serve: Mix the sauce with cooked pasta of your choice. Garnish with additional ground black pepper or sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use full-fat oat milk for a richer and creamier sauce consistency.
- You can substitute regular flour with gluten-free flour to keep the sauce gluten-free.
- Adjust lemon juice and seasoning to your taste preference for brightness and saltiness.
- Perfect paired with any pasta, from fettuccine to penne.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of oat milk if needed.
Keywords: Vegan Alfredo, Oat Milk Sauce, Dairy-Free Pasta Sauce, Vegan Pasta Sauce, Gluten-Free Alfredo, Plant-Based Alfredo
