Description
A creamy and delicious Vegan Alfredo Sauce made with simple plant-based ingredients, perfect for pairing with pasta or as a rich, dairy-free topping. This quick and easy recipe uses nondairy milk, cornstarch, and vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast to create a smooth, cheesy sauce in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 cups milk of choice or nondairy creamer
- 3 1/2 tbsp cornstarch or 5 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp oil or vegan butter (for oil free, see notes)
- 6 tbsp vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt, plus additional salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tsp garlic (minced or powder)
Pasta (Optional)
- 8 oz pasta
Instructions
- Mix Cornstarch and Milk: In a saucepan, whisk the cornstarch into your choice of milk or nondairy creamer until completely dissolved to prevent lumps.
- Add Seasonings and Oil: Whisk in the salt, oil or vegan butter, and garlic if using. This helps build flavor and adds richness to the sauce.
- Cook the Sauce: Slowly bring the mixture to a boil over low to medium heat. Stir occasionally at first to avoid sticking, then constantly once the sauce begins to thicken to ensure smoothness.
- Finish with Cheese: Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast until melted and incorporated.
- Season to Taste: Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as desired before serving over cooked pasta or your favorite dish.
Notes
- For an oil-free version, omit the oil or vegan butter; you might want to increase the nutritional yeast slightly for richness.
- If using all-purpose flour instead of cornstarch, expect a slightly thicker and more opaque sauce.
- Add garlic or other herbs like parsley for enhanced flavor.
- This sauce pairs perfectly with any pasta, steamed vegetables, or as a base for casseroles.
