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Lemon Cream Pasta Sauce is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, oil-free, and delicious! It’s quick and easy to make in your blender. Serve it over your favorite pasta such as Barilla Gluten-Free Spaghetti.
I love making creamy sauces oil-free and dairy-free by using raw cashews.
Some of my favorites are Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta and Cashew Ranch Dressing.
And I love this Lemon Cream Pasta Sauce!
It’s so fast to make it for a weeknight dinner with only a few ingredients.
I serve it over my favorite gluten-free pasta from Barilla which I get at my local Ralphs.
You’ll find it at your local store in the pasta aisle with the other Barilla products.
I used spaghetti in this recipe, but I also love their penne. I use it to make Avocado Basil Pesto Pasta and Marinated Artichoke Hearts Pasta Salad.
What I love about Barilla gluten-free pasta is that it tastes just like regular pasta. It’s made from non-GMO corn and rice. And the flavor and texture is exactly how I remember pasta tasting before I eliminated gluten from my diet.
Be sure to check out the digital coupons for Barilla at Ralphs and give it a try!
Raw cashews are the secret to making Lemon Cream Pasta Sauce dairy-free and oil-free.
All you need to do is blend them in a high-speed blender with water, lemon juice, and a little salt. If you don’t have a Vitamix or Blendtec, don’t worry. You can soak the cashews for about 30 minutes in hot water before you start to help the process.
Pro-tip: be sure to zest the lemon before you juice it!
I use a Microplane Grater. Next you squeeze out the juice. One lemon will give you approximately 3 Tablespoons of juice.
Then all you need to do to make the pasta sauce is blend the cashews with some water, the lemon juice, and a little salt! In the time it takes to cook the pasta, dinner will be ready.
Be sure to follow the directions on the box for cooking the Barilla spaghetti. I recently learned the importance of salting the cooking water from the book Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking.
Now let’s make Lemon Cream Pasta Sauce!
Lemon Cream Pasta Sauce (Vegan & Oil-Free)
Lemon Cream Pasta Sauce is easy to make in your blender in minutes! It's vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, dairy-free, and delicious. Serve it with your favorite gluten-free pasta.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Barilla gluten-free spaghetti (or your favorite pasta shape)
- 1 cup raw cashews (see notes)
- 1 cup water
- 1 lemon zest and juice (about 3 Tablespoons)
- salt to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and return to the pot.
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Meanwhile, zest and juice the lemon.
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In a high-speed blender, combine the cashews, water, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until very smooth.
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Pour the sauce from the blender over the cooked pasta. Toss well so every strand is coated.
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Divide among four bowls. Garnish each serving with lemon zest and parsley and enjoy immediately.
Recipe Notes
If you don't have a high-speed blender, soak the raw cashews in a bowl of hot water for 30 minutes to soften.
If you make Lemon Cream Pasta Sauce, or any of the other recipes on the website, I would love to see your creations!
Use the hashtag #veggiessavetheday on Instagram and tag Veggies Save The Day so I don’t miss seeing what’s cooking in your kitchen. In addition, you can post your photos on the Facebook page Veggies Save The Day.
This sounds so fresh and delicious! A lot of gluten-free pasta I have tried has been a bit of a disappointment. This Barilla one sounds like it’s worth giving a shot though. Thanks!
Thanks Mel! I make Barilla gluten-free pasta for my family, and it’s the only one they will eat. It really tastes like regular pasta!
Thank you for this delicious recipe! I can’t wait to try it! (client)
Thank you, Lori!
This looks so simple and so delicious Amy! I’m all about pasta any day any time!
Thank you, Sophia! We eat pasta several times a week. 🙂
YUM! This lemon cream pasta sounds delicious!! Love both those flavors together.
Thanks Anjali! We love it in my house!
You had me at creamy pasta, my fave!!
Thanks Jasmine! And it’s oil-free!
This looks absolutely amazing! I cannot wait to give this a try! Creamy lemon sauces make me so happy. 🙂
Thank so much, Mary Ellen! I know you’re a big lemon fan like I am!
This sounds so wonderfully cozy, and yet bright and light too with the lemon juice and zest. I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled for this pasta.
Thanks Cadry! If you ever need to serve your guests gluten-free pasta, Barilla is the best! I seriously buy it by the case.
This looks incredible, Amy! And I love that it’s so easy. I’ll definitely be trying this one of these days!
Thanks Jenn! I think the family will enjoy it!
YUM! I love lemon cream-based pasta recipes but I have yet to try a vegan version! Although I’m not vegan, I do like eating vegan to add variety to my diet. This recipe looks like the ultimate comfort food!
Thanks Christina! My family members who aren’t vegan enjoy this one a lot, so hopefully you will too!
This pasta looks amazing!!! I love the addition of the lemon—so perfect with the creamy sauce!
Thanks Sarah! We love it!