Tofu Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Name: Tofu Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 (14-ounce) block silken tofu; Vegetable Broth; Basil; Onion Powder; 1/2 cup nutritional yeast; Butter Buds; 1 pound Fettuccine pasta; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; 1/4 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for at least 15 minutes); 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; fresh parsley (optional garnish); vegan parmesan cheese (optional garnish)

Indulge in this unbelievably creamy and dreamy vegan Alfredo sauce! Made with silken tofu, this guilt-free pasta sauce is quick, easy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it's ready in under 15 minutes and tastes unbelievably decadent. Ditch the dairy and embrace this healthy, plant-based alternative!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 8 mins

Calories 242 kcal

Protein 35g

Rating 4.1 (35 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tofu Alfredo Sauce

1 (14-ounce) block silken tofu
Vegetable Broth
Basil
Onion Powder
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
Butter Buds
1 pound Fettuccine pasta
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
1/4 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for at least 15 minutes)
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
fresh parsley (optional garnish)
vegan parmesan cheese (optional garnish)

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How to Make Tofu Alfredo Sauce

Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, combine 1 (14-ounce) block silken tofu, 1/2 cup nutritional yeast, 1/4 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for at least 15 minutes), 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a high-speed blender.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy, adding reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time if needed to reach desired consistency.
Add the cooked pasta to the blender and pulse a few times to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. Alternatively, pour the sauce over the cooked pasta in a large bowl and toss to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or vegan parmesan cheese (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

Fat

Carbs

12g

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