Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of Alfredo sauce without the dairy! This simple recipe makes a small batch (easily doubled), perfect for a quick weeknight meal. No dairy-free cheese is needed, but feel free to add your favorite for extra cheesy goodness! This recipe is vegan, gluten-free (if using gluten-free flour), and packed with flavor. Get ready to impress your taste buds!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 208.9 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 4.0 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce

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How to Make Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
  4. The mixture will thicken. This is expected.
  5. Slowly whisk in the plant-based milk, ensuring no lumps form.
  6. Add salt, pepper, oregano, and nutmeg. Stir well to combine.
  7. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce reaches your desired consistency, about 2-3 minutes. It should be creamy and thick.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the nutritional yeast. The nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor.
  9. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta. Garnish with extra nutritional yeast or fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

8g

Carbs

5g