Creamy Cashew Cream Alfredo Bake Will Blow Your Mind
A creamy and flavorful Alfredo bake made with cashew cream, perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups raw cashews
- 4 cups water
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb pasta of your choice
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Soak cashews in water for 4 hours, then drain.
- Blend soaked cashews with garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Mix pasta with cashew cream sauce and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with remaining Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Soak cashews overnight for a creamier texture.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg