Are you ready to revolutionize your pasta game with a sauce so incredibly creamy, you won't believe it's completely vegan? Say goodbye to heavy cream and hello to our mind-blowing Oat Milk Alfredo Sauce that proves plant-based eating can be luxurious, indulgent, and absolutely delicious! In just 20 minutes, you'll create a sauce so rich and satisfying that even die-hard dairy lovers will be asking for seconds.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups oat milk
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 2 cups of oat milk, 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 cloves of garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of the oat milk to create a slurry. This will help prevent clumping when you add it to the sauce.
- Once the garlic is ready, slowly pour in the remaining oat milk while stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- As the oat milk heats, add the nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Next, gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering mixture while continuously whisking. This will help thicken the sauce. Continue to cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
- Once thickened, taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if necessary.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Your Oat Milk Alfredo Sauce is now ready! Serve it over your favorite pasta, garnished with fresh herbs or additional nutritional yeast if desired.
- Enjoy your creamy, vegan Alfredo pasta dish!
Tips
- Use fresh garlic for the most intense flavor - pre-minced garlic from a jar won't give you the same depth.
- Whisk your cornstarch slurry thoroughly to prevent any lumps in your sauce.
- Stir continuously while the sauce is simmering to ensure smooth, even thickening.
- For extra flavor, try roasting the garlic briefly before adding to the oil.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, simply thin it out with a little more oat milk.
- Experiment with different herbs like fresh basil or thyme for unique flavor variations.
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
