Healthy Alfredo Sauce Recipe

A creamy, high-protein, healthy alfredo sauce made with cashews and Greek yogurt ; ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for pasta nights without the guilt.

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Course: dinner, Sauce

Cuisine: Healthy, Italian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 250kcal

Cost: $10 USD (varies by location)

Equipment

1 High-speed blender or food processor
1 Large non-stick skillet
1 Whisk
1 Microplane Grater

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews soaked for 2 hours or overnight
1 cup plain Greek yogurt 0% fat
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
0.5 teaspoon sea salt
0.25 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Optional Add-ins

0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh thyme

Instructions

Blend Base – Drain and rinse soaked cashews, blend with almond milk until smooth.
Sauté Garlic – Heat olive oil, sauté garlic until fragrant, whisk in cashew cream.
Add Cheese – Remove from heat, whisk in yogurt, Parmesan, seasonings until creamy.
Serve – Adjust seasoning, thin with almond milk if needed, serve over pasta with herbs.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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