Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce

Overhead shot of bowlful of alfredo pasta.

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5 from 9 votes

This dairy free alfredo sauce is rich, creamy, and so close to the real thing, you might not know the difference.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: alfredo sauce, dairy free alfredo sauce, easy alfredo sauce, gluten free pasta, vegan alfredo sauce, vegetarian alfredo sauce, vegetarian pasta

Servings:

Calories: 367kcal

Author: Nicole Kendrick

Equipment

Ingredients

12 oz gluten free pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups fresh spinach
1 tablespoon dairy free butter
1 ½ cups dairy free heavy cream
8 oz dairy free parmesan
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon roasted garlic powder

Instructions

Boil the pasta according to the directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large, preheated saute pan over medium heat, saute the spinach until it begins to soften Then, push it to the side of the pan.
Melt the butter in the same pan. Then, add the heavy cream and parmesan. Bring to a slight simmer, stirring constantly.
When the sauce looks creamy mix the spinach into it and simmer on low for 4 minutes.
Add the seasonings and mix.
Gently stir in the pasta and enjoy.

Notes

Storage

Refrigerate this pasta for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container. We recommend freezing the sauce separately.
To reheat, defrost overnight in the refrigerator if frozen. Then, add the sauce to a saucepan and cook on medium-low until heated through.

General Tips

Use the highest quality dairy free products possible. Cheaper dairy free versions of cream, butter, and cheese can have a flavor that is obviously plant-based due to using cheaper ingredients.
Be careful not to bring your sauce to a boil. Just like traditional alfredo sauce, dairy free alfredo sauce will break or curdle if it gets too hot.

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