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Cauliflower pasta sauce

Cauliflower Pasta Sauce (Easy Creamy Alfredo Recipe)

Do you love Alfredo but want a dairy-free twist? This creamy, rich cauliflower pasta sauce has all the comforting Alfredo flavors you crave without the heavy cream!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • ½ large head of cauliflower washed and chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic peeled
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder or Vegeta seasoning
  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • cups almond milk or your favorite milk substitute
  • ½ cup nutritional yeast
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 300 g fettuccine cooked aldente
  • Salt pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg, to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

Method
 

Prep and Roast:
  1. Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C). Place the cauliflower and garlic on a lined baking sheet or roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sprinkle with salt and vegetable stock powder, and toss to coat. Roast for 30 minutes, or until the cauliflower is golden and easily pierced with a fork.
Soak the Cashews:
  1. While the cauliflower roasts, pour boiling water over the cashews in a heatproof bowl. Cover and let soak for 20 minutes (or soak overnight for a creamier consistency). Drain and rinse with cool water.
Blend the Sauce:
  1. Once the cauliflower is ready, allow it to cool slightly. In a high-speed blender, combine the roasted cauliflower, garlic, soaked cashews, almond milk, remaining olive oil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and a pinch of nutmeg. Blend until smooth, adding more almond milk for a thinner consistency if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve:
  1. Pour the sauce over your pasta of choice, toss to coat, and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy your creamy, dairy-free Alfredo!

Notes

Make sure to wash & dry the cauliflower before slicing!

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