3 years ago

Creamy Vegan Mac and “Cheese”
[Vegan]

KC By: Kayla Cappiello

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Creamy Vegan Mac and “Cheese” [Vegan]

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Vegan

This recipe reminds me of mac and cheese based on the color and consistency of the sauce. Plus, any topping usually added to mac and cheese can be added here, as well! Andrew, on the other hand, still loves this recipe but thinks it should just be called exactly what... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Creamy Vegan Mac and “Cheese” [Vegan]

For the Pasta:

1 (12-ounce) box gluten-free pasta

For your “Cheese” Sauce:

1 cup pumpkin puree, butternut squash puree, or sweet potato puree
1 cup plant-based milk
1 tablespoon coconut flour, gluten-free flour, or brown-rice flour
4 tablespoons vegan parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

For your Topping:

1/3 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon melted vegan butter

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How to Prepare Creamy Vegan Mac and “Cheese” [Vegan]

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Next, cook one box of gluten-free pasta.
While pasta is cooking, add vegetable puree, milk, flour, nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, and spices to a separate bowl. Mix until fully combined. Sauce should be smooth and creamy and should resemble traditional mac and cheese sauce.
Add sauce to the bottom of a 9 × 9–inch dish. When the pasta is done cooking, drain water and add to the dish with sauce. Carefully mix together until pasta is evenly covered with sauce.
In a separate bowl, mix together breadcrumbs and spices for topping. Sprinkle evenly over top. Add to a preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Let sit for 3 to 5 minutes before serving! Enjoy!

Notes

Broccoli and Garlic Variation: Add 2 cups diced broccoli and ½ tablespoon minced garlic into pasta mixture before baking. Save Some Time: Instead of topping with breadcrumbs, you can also top with mashed-up gluten-free cheese crackers or mashed-up gluten-free cheese crisps. Cheese crisps come in any cheese flavor such as parmesan, cheddar, etc. Any cheesy flavor will work!