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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The Rawtarian
Mar 31, 2014
You *have* entered a secret food society :) You are now an honorary member Tavia!
Kai
Mar 26, 2014
Can the nuts be soaked at all? And if so, do they need to be dehydrated before blended?
The Rawtarian
Mar 26, 2014
Hi Kai,
No, don't bother soaking unless your blender is crappy.
If you must soak, soak for a couple hours in the fridge, then rinse until clean, then pat until quite dry with a clean tea towel (so that you're not introducing a bunch of extra water to the recipe). use immediately
TJM
Mar 14, 2014
TJM's Review
Raw alfredo sauce recipe
This recipe is AMAZING! I am not a pure raw foodie but am constantly trying to get more raw food into my families diet and get bored with salads. This is a great addition to our menu. We served it on kelp noodles (our first time trying those too) and I really enjoyed the little crunch they have. Neither of my kids were impressed, but with time and persistence I'm sure they will come around :)
The Rawtarian
Mar 24, 2014
TJM, glad you enjoyed! To get rid of the crunch of kelp noodles, you can put the sauce on first, stir well, then let sit for a few hours - they'll soften
Karine
Mar 04, 2014
Wonderful!!
Made the Alfredo sauce and poured it over zucchini noodles and topped with fresh cherry tomatoes...to die for!! Even better than the classic noodle recipie.
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The Rawtarian
Mar 06, 2014
Hi Karine,
Sounds awesome!
Rebecca F..
Feb 07, 2014
And we added 2 lg white button mushrooms..
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The Rawtarian
Feb 09, 2014
yum
Rebecca F..
Feb 07, 2014
This stuff is great!! Original is great! We also made half to add 2 romas, 4 sun-dried tomatoes, & crushed pepper.. Forgot to add sweet red pepper that would've made it perfection! Soo delicious thank you! I'll have to Dh some to use as Parmesan! Great idea!
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The Rawtarian
Feb 09, 2014
Nice tweaks Rebecca!
Sarah B&B
Jan 09, 2014
Love it. The recipe makes a HUGE amount, I wonder if it would freeze? I prefer less garlic because I'm not hugely keen on it. Very quick to make and is very tasty.
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The Rawtarian
Jan 14, 2014
Definitely freezable. Also, you can dehydrate it and use it as raw parmesan cheese :)
Hlopi0301
Nov 27, 2013
Hlopi0301's Review
Raw alfredo sauce recipe
This is AMAZING!!!!!! I add crushed pepper, black pepper, mushrooms, and tomato. It is out of this world!
The Rawtarian
Dec 05, 2013
Nice additions! Did you eat it on noodles?
Jennifer
Nov 13, 2013
Thank you very much for that quick response. :)
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The Rawtarian
Nov 16, 2013
My pleasure Jennifer :)
Jennifer
Nov 13, 2013
If I am allergic to cashews what can I substitute it with?
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The Rawtarian
Nov 13, 2013
Jennifer, the only nut that will do instead is macadamia nuts
gloria
Oct 25, 2013
hi lj, this recipe looks so good but i was wondering if i could use nutritional yeast for more of a cheese flavor..i want to make this sauce tomorrow with my quinoa
The Rawtarian
Oct 26, 2013
Hi Gloria!
You might want to try this one instead http://www.therawtarian.com/raw-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe
Jenn
Oct 04, 2013
Jenn's Review
Raw alfredo sauce recipe
A truly phenomenal recipe!!! I used smoked sea salt and wow!! Really adds another flavor dimension!
The Rawtarian
Oct 06, 2013
Hi Jenn, so glad you enjoyed it. What did you serve it on?
mrsmelemus
Sep 19, 2013
mrsmelemus's Review
Raw alfredo sauce recipe
Made this today, and it was great except I'm not a huge fan of thyme...can't wait to try it with fresh basil or rosemary...or maybe just copious amounts of black pepper! And can't wait to try it with a vitamix instead of my sub-par blender...I'm sure that'll also make a difference!
The Rawtarian
Sep 23, 2013
Hi Mel! You'll love the Vitamix if you get one. I too had a sub-par blender for my first 6 months fully raw. They are awesome and worth it when you can swing it.
If your blender really sucks, next time you can try soaking the cashews in warm water for 45 minutes or so before blending (to soften them up). (Pat dry before using.)
I love Thyme, but I have a few things that I really can't stand. Like pears! We all have our preferences. We humans are fascinating!
Your alfredo looks yummy. Can I have a bite? :P
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