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White Vegan Pasta Sauce
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Oil-Free Creamy White Pasta Sauce

A plant-based, oil-free, flavorful and versatile white sauce that can be enjoyed over pasta, veggies, grains, and much more!
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Diet Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword Oil-Free Sauce, White Sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 199kcal

Equipment

  • Sauce Pan
  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp vegetable broth or water
  • 6-8 cloves garlic crushed and sliced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 15 oz. can great northern beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews soaked for 5 minutes in hot water, then drained
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast

Instructions

  • Heat the broth or water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry until it begins to turn blonde and is fragrant.
  • Add the red pepper flakes, oregano and salt and stir-fry for a minute.
  • Add the beans and a cup of water. Let the mixture come to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and let the beans cook with the garlic and oregano for about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the bean mixture to a blender or food processor, add soaked cashews and nutritional yeast, and blend until smooth. Add water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  • Pour the sauce over cooked pasta. 
  • For extra flavor, color and nutrients, dice and saute peppers, onions, and spinach to top off the dish. 

Notes

For a cheesier flavor, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast after removing sauce from heat.