In our early days of marriage, JSarr’s meal of choice when we would eat out at a fancy-schmancy restaurant would be Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. It’s hard to find recipes that are healthified versions of our favorite go-to dishes. How do you develop a healthier palate? One dish at a time. Your taste buds will change! Sometimes, you don’t even have to compromise the taste of the dish when you find a healthified version. It is just as good or even better, as is the case with this dish…in my humble opinion. And this sauce is just as creamy as a traditional Alfredo!! This recipe can be made lactose-free, too! The sauce is vegan. Amazing what can be accomplished in the wonderful world of nuts. I adapted this recipe from The Detoxinista.
The last time we had the dish, JSarr (the hubs) ate the Alfredo sauce as a topping to his roasted cauliflower as a lower carb alternative and gluten free alternative as pictured above. Yum! I did top ours with shredded chicken, but for a vegan alternative, just omit the chicken.
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Optional, top pasta with shredded chicken.
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Try this on your roasted veggies!
The Verdict: We have made this at least three times in the last few months, and it’s such a treat! Raw cashews can be expensive, but it’s worth it. Soaking them expands them, too, so it adds to the volume, stretching the dollar. If I didn’t know better, I would not know that there is no cream or milk product in it. It’s amazing! If you are an Alfredo sauce lover, you’ve got to try it!!
If the sauce is too thin for your liking, add more cashews. If it’s too thick, add more water. Add additional spices as needed.
If you have leftovers, don’t heat the Alfredo sauce after refrigeration. I made that mistake a few times, and it’s just not the same, gooey, sticky. After pulling the sauce out of the fridge, let it come to room temperature, and add it to warmed veggies or warmed pasta. You could also top it on raw veggies.
Healthified Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews (if you don't have a high-powered blender, soak them in water for an hour) drained
- 1 cup water if you want it creamier and don't need it lactose-free, you can use milk instead
- 1 clove raw garlic I used 3 the first time I made this because we love garlic so much, and BOY was that too much!
- 1 T lemon juice about half of a lemon-fresh is always best!
- 1/4 t onion powder
- 1/2 t sea salt
- 1/4 t pepper to taste
Instructions
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Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender until smooth (like butter or budda).
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Stir into your warmed whole wheat pasta or veggies.
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This alfredo sauce recipe looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing. Thanks for sharing on our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday”. Hope you come back next week. -The Sisters
I’m going to have to give this a try. Looks good!
Hi Rogene, Thanks for visiting! I bet you’ll love it!
We recently found out that my husband is lactose intolerant so I am on the lookout for good lactose free recipes. I will definitely have to try this out. My hubs loves alfredo too.
We love this sauce. It’s so creamy. My sister is lactose intolerant, so I am always on the lookout for recipes that I can make when she visits. It’s been so fun to find alternatives to lactose. Its can be done! We’ve been doing it for fifteen years. Blessings in your endeavors!
I haven’t tried this alfredo sauce yet but it sounds super yummy! I need to buy more cashews!
Hey Keri, I bet you’ll love it! I need to get some more cashews, too!!
Careful! Sean Higgins might reprimand you on the use of “The Hubs” 🙂
Does he not like “The Hubs”? I didn’t know!
Mmmm…I will have to try this! I just made an alfredo sauce recipe last night because the hubs loves it! I give in once or twice a year but this might subdue his craving! Have a fabulous week sweetie!
I’d love to hear how it goes! Have a blessed week, Serena!