Description
This creamy oat milk Alfredo pasta sauce is a delicious, dairy-free alternative to traditional Alfredo sauce, perfect for vegans and anyone seeking a healthy, plant-based meal. Made with simple ingredients like oat milk, garlic, and nutritional yeast or Parmesan, this sauce offers rich flavor and velvety texture without the heaviness of cream. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy and satisfying recipe that pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups unsweetened oat milk
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast or grated Parmesan (for non-vegan version)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Additional
- 12 ounces cooked pasta of choice
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned to release its flavor.
- Make Roux: Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute to form a light roux, which will thicken the sauce.
- Add Oat Milk: Slowly pour in the unsweetened oat milk while whisking continuously to create a smooth mixture with no lumps.
- Add Seasonings and Cheese: Stir in nutritional yeast or Parmesan, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and a pinch of nutmeg if using for added warm spice.
- Simmer Sauce: Let the sauce simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, whisking frequently until thickened to your preferred consistency.
- Finish with Lemon: Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice to brighten the flavors and add a subtle tang.
- Combine with Pasta: Pour the creamy sauce over hot, cooked pasta and toss to coat each strand evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley on top for a fresh herbal note and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use barista-style oat milk for a richer and creamier sauce.
- To keep the recipe vegan, opt for nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
- Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or grilled plant-based chicken to make the dish heartier.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with pasta
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
