Vegan Cheese Pasta Sauce Dip Recipe

Craving cheesy goodness without the dairy? This quick and easy Vegan Cheese Pasta Sauce Dip is perfect for satisfying your cravings! Use it as a nacho topping, a creamy mac and cheese sauce, or even as a veggie dip. While it won't taste *exactly* like its dairy counterpart, this vibrant, savory sauce delivers incredible flavor in just 15 minutes. Get ready for a delicious and satisfying vegan experience!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 99.7 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 3.6 (5 Reviews)
Vegan Cheese Pasta Sauce Dip

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegan Cheese Pasta Sauce Dip

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How to Make Vegan Cheese Pasta Sauce Dip

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, 2 tablespoons tapioca starch (or cornstarch), 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups of water over medium heat. Continue whisking until the mixture comes to a simmer and begins to thicken.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Stir in 2 tablespoons vegan margarine (or oil) and 1/2 cup of your favorite diced tomatoes (fresh or canned).
  4. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has reached your desired consistency and is heated through. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  5. Serve immediately over tortilla chips for nachos, or pour over cooked pasta for a creamy vegan mac and cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

5g