Raw alfredo sauce recipe
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Prep Time
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Total Time
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Shelf Life
4 days in fridge
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cashews
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme spice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Recipe Directions
- 1. Throw all ingredients in the blender and blend 'til they get alfredoey! It'll get really nice and creamy, so keep blending... And you're done!
- 2. Serve over raw vegan "noodles!"
- Raw Noodles
- Of course, you know that raw "noodles" are simply spiralized zucchini or squash. (Or kelp noodles that you buy at a store.)
- If you don't have a fancy spiralizer nor any kelp noodles on hand, just do what I do: peel the vegetable and discard the peelings. Once all of the tough peel has been removed, just use your vegetable peeler to make "noodles" out of the remainder of the vegetable. I usually discard the really seedy core though. Zucchini makes the best noodles.
- I'd recommend zucchini. They have the best texture and their taste is quite bland and it takes on the sauce's flavour very nicely. But please don't use cucumber for the noodles! (Cucumbers are too wet; avoid cucumber noodles.)
The Rawtarian's Thoughts

I miss cheese, I really do. But I tell ya, this raw alfredo sauce recipe has a cheesy, creamy texture that is oh, so alfredoey.
I can honestly say that I like this alfredo sauce more than SAD (standard American diet) alfredo sauce. HONEST!
If you've tried my raw mayonnaise recipe the taste is quite similar, although this alfredo sauce is quite garlicky, whereas the raw mayo does not contain any garlic. Enjoy this absolutely delicious alfredo sauce recipe.
This recipe is quite large, and it actually keeps in the fridge really nicely.
This recipe works best with zucchini "noodles" (see below for more info) or with raw vegan kelp noodles.
Toppings
Sometimes I top my alfredo sauce and noodles with vegetables. Your taste-buds will let you know what topping you might like to try on your pasta.
My husband prefers broccoli and red pepper. I love parsley, mushrooms, tomatoes, and olives. To each his or her own! Edit: Actually, I love black pepper and parsley and that's it! Simpler is better!
But for your first time just try it simple: raw alfredo noodles and sauce.
Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates.
- This recipe is low in Calories.
- This recipe is a good source of Protein, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
Amounts per 144 g (5 oz) suggested serving
Name | Amount | % Daily |
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Calories | 376 | 15 % |
Protein | 12 g | 22 % |
Fat | 30 g | 37 % |
Carbohydrates | 21 g | 6 % |
Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 7 % |
Sugars | 4 g | |
Calcium | 32 mg | 3 % |
Iron | 5 mg | 36 % |
Sodium | 476 mg | 21 % |
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Comments and Reviews
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Keisha
Nov 27, 2015
This is the first raw meal that I have ever made, so naturally, I was skeptical. However, I was pleasantly surprised with the results! This meal satisfied my craving for pasta in such a healthy way! And my munchkin and I loved making it together. She went back for seconds! Thank you so much for posting this recipe!
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The Rawtarian
Dec 07, 2015
Awesome Keisha! Glad your little one approved too :)
What will you make next?
deborahl
Nov 07, 2015
deborahl's Review
Raw alfredo sauce recipe
Wonderful recipe, texture and flavor great. I added more garlic (because I love garlic) ,and topped the sauce with nutritional yeast.
The Rawtarian
Nov 09, 2015
Glad you enjoyed, Deborah! One can never have too much garlic - well, in a recipe like this, anyway! Mmm nutritional yeast toppers... yes.
Soélie
Oct 31, 2015
Soélie's Review
Raw alfredo sauce recipe
With kelp noodles and a bit of salt it was super good!! I will do again for sure !
The Rawtarian
Nov 03, 2015
That's great, Soelie! Glad you enjoyed! :)
Amy Burgess
Oct 19, 2015
Amy Burgess's Review
Raw alfredo sauce recipe
My husband and I are doing a week-long raw detox. This recipe is the first one we've found that isn't a misnomer...it actually smells and tastes remarkably similar to Alfredo. We'll be keeping this recipe in rotation even after our days of strictly raw are over. Delish!
The Rawtarian
Oct 20, 2015
Hi Amy, glad you found the Alfredo recipe! :)
Jess
Oct 15, 2015
OMG, made raw Alfredo sauce and now I'm hooked. It is so delicious that I put it on everything at the moment. I make a batch and put in a mason jar for the week. I will thin it with orange or lemon juice to use as salad dressing and pretty much dip everything in to it. Thanks for another awesome recipe!
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The Rawtarian
Oct 17, 2015
Hi Jess, I'm glad you're lovin' the Alfredo sauce!!!!
kelseyg
Jun 30, 2015
kelseyg's Review
Raw alfredo sauce recipe
This turned out amazing! Honestly, I didn't have very high expectations (no offense to Laura-Jane!) since it was my first time using nuts as a replacement for dairy, but this turned out so similar to the old alfredo I used to love that I was shocked! And best of all, a modest bowl of it didn't leave me feeling over stuffed and disgusting like the traditional alfredo sauce does. I added cherry tomatoes into mine, which I thought complemented the sauce great. I'm excited to have it as left overs for the next couple nights!
The Rawtarian
Jul 01, 2015
Lol, no offense taken. I LOVE LOVE hearing stuff like this! Thank you! :)
Laresia
Jun 15, 2015
Laresia's Review
Raw alfredo sauce recipe
Easy recipe, and DELICIOUS!! I was pleasantly surprised!
The Rawtarian
Jun 17, 2015
Glad you were pleasantly surprised, Laresia! :)
Margaret
Jun 03, 2015
Margaret's Review
Raw alfredo sauce recipe
am half Italian ( my great grandparents are from Italy) and was very skeptical about raw Fettuccine Alfredo, but your recipe was so delicious that I almost cried being so overwhelmed with joy. I really missed pasta dishes and this is such a great replacement meal! I added black pepper and onion powder and left out the lemon because I didn't have any... DELICIOUS!
The Rawtarian
Jun 04, 2015
Margaret, wowza. I'm impressed that you were so impressed! And very happy for you, too!!!!
cindyc
May 21, 2015
cindyc's Review
Raw alfredo sauce recipe
Are you concerned about consuming too many nuts like the cashews?
The Rawtarian
May 27, 2015
Hi Cindy! Everything in moderation! For example, have a giant batch of healthy zucchini noodles, small amount of alfredo sauce and huge green salad on the side. Yummy, healthy, delicious!
Ewa
Mar 25, 2015
Hi! Recently I've started to eat more unprocessed and healthy food and I am soooo glad that I found you!ntries people mean something The recipe looks great but I don't know what exactly do you mean by cup? Is it typical 250ml (so for water it would be 1.5x250ml=375ml)? In Poland usually we don't use 'cup' as a measure that is why I am asking :)) I can't wait to cook this!
The Rawtarian
Mar 29, 2015
Hi Ewa, 1 cup = 250ml. You did the math right! Hope you like the sauce!
rozyoasis
Mar 20, 2015
rozyoasis's Review
Raw alfredo sauce recipe
I must say I was skeptical about this, I'm a big regular Alfredo fan, but this dish really hit the spot and was absolutely delicious! I have used zucchini and yellow squash both, spiralized, and love it. My husband, who has always been a big meat eater, was delighted with the taste in this and we both were very satisfied after, no need for anything else. I am finding it unreal how good your dishes are!!! I served this to a very picky co-worker today and she loved it too. She couldn't believe she was actually having seconds!
I did add in some nutritional yeast to boost the "cheese" flavor and also an extra clove of garlic (we love the stuff). All your recipes are SO good! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity!
The Rawtarian
Mar 21, 2015
Happy news, Rozyoasis! Sounds like your husband is totally willing to try out the raw recipes along with you! :)
Vio
Feb 13, 2015
Are there any nuts I can substitute for cashews in this recipe. My son is allergic to cashews, but the reviews make me want to try this recipe sooooo bad! lol
The Rawtarian
Feb 16, 2015
Hi Vio!
The best substitution I can offer for this one is macadamia nuts :)
Vio
Feb 16, 2015
Thanks a bunch! I will definitely try this recipe.
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