Name: Creamy Oat Milk Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegan butter; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups unsweetened oat milk; ¼ cup nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Chopped parsley for garnish (optional); Cooked pasta of choice, to serve

Description

This creamy oat milk Alfredo pasta sauce is a dairy-free, vegan-friendly alternative to traditional Alfredo sauce. Made with simple ingredients like oat milk, nutritional yeast, and olive oil, it creates a velvety, flavorful sauce perfect to toss with your favorite pasta. The sauce is subtly spiced with garlic, nutmeg, and lemon juice, offering a rich and satisfying Italian-inspired dish without dairy or heavy cream.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil or vegan butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups unsweetened oat milk
¼ cup nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Pasta

Cooked pasta of choice, to serve

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Instructions

Heat the fat and garlic: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Make the roux: Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for another minute to form a roux, which will thicken the sauce.
Add oat milk: Slowly pour in the unsweetened oat milk while whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
Simmer and thicken: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes while stirring often until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
Season the sauce: Stir in nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg (if using), and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Toss with pasta and garnish: Combine the sauce with your favorite cooked pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.

Notes

For extra richness, stir in a spoonful of vegan cream cheese or cashew butter.
Use unsweetened oat milk to avoid a sweet taste and get the best flavor.
This sauce pairs well with sautéed mushrooms or spinach mixed in for added texture and flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of oat milk to loosen the sauce if needed.