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The Creamiest Mac and Cheese
[Vegan]

NR By: Natalie Martin MS, RD and Lexie Staten MS, RD

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Pasta

The Creamiest Mac and Cheese [Vegan]

Dairy Free

The flavor and creaminess of this pasta dish makes it a hit! Mushrooms and spinach add extra nutrients, but if these aren’t popular in your house feel free to swap in other veggies. Chopped peppers and green peas can offer a tasty twist.

Ingredients You Need for The Creamiest Mac and Cheese [Vegan]

1 pinch salt
8 oz 100% whole grain pasta
2 tablespoons vegetable broth
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
3 handfuls spinach
1 1/4 cup soy milk unsweetened, unflavored
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt

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How to Prepare The Creamiest Mac and Cheese [Vegan]

Fill a medium sauce pan half full with water and add pinch of salt. Bring water to a boil and add pasta. Cook uncovered until noodles are tender (7-10 minutes). Strain water out and place noodle back in sauce pan. Cover to keep warm.
In a nonstick skillet heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable broth over medium/high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes or until soft. Add spinach and cook for 1 additional minute. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
In a small sauce pan heat soy milk over medium heat. Once hot, add flour and whisk for 2 minutes to combine. Decrease heat to low and continue whisking until sauce thickens (~5 minutes).
Remove sauce from heat and add nutritional yeast, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, and salt. Whisk until everything is incorporated and smooth.
Add sauce, mushrooms and spinach to pasta and stir to combine. Add more soy milk if needed and serve immediately.