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Super Simple Vegan Cajun Alfredo Pasta

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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Cajun Alfredo, Cashew Alfredo, Dairy-Free, Easy, Pasta, Vegan
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Vegan Alfredo Sauce

  • 2 Cups Raw Cashews
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1/2 Cup Almond Milk
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 White Onion (diced)
  • 1 Cup Jarred Sun Dried Tomato
  • 1 Cup Vegan Parmesan Shreds
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Remaining Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (diced)
  • 1/3 Cup White Onion (diced)
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 1 tsp Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 8 oz Baby Bella Mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 1/4 Cup Vegan Butter
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper to Taste
  • 1 Package Noodles of Choice (I used fettuccini noodles)

Instructions

  • Soak cashews for for a minimum of 1 hour or overnight in boiling water.
  • Combine all “Alfredo Sauce” ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  • If sauce gets too thick add ¼ cup of almond milk at a time.
  • Next, add Alfredo Sauce, “Remaining Sauce Ingredients”, and remaining vegan parmesan into a large pot and simmer for 1 hour.
  • While the sauce simmers, Cook pasta of choice according to package instructions.
  • When pasta is cooked add to a dish and ladle sauce over pasta.