Description
This Vegan Mac and Cheese is a comforting dish crafted with creamy cashews and fragrant garlic, perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal. I
Ingredients
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- 16 oz pasta
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- ¼ cup vegan butter, divided
- ⅓ cup yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cups almond milk or milk of choice
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 tbsp panko breadcrumbs, optional
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt vegan butter in a skillet, sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook until aromatic.
- Blend soaked cashews, sautéed onion, garlic, almond milk, smoked paprika, nutritional yeast, and salt until smooth.
- Combine the creamy sauce with the cooked pasta in the pot and heat until warmed through.
- (Optional) Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with panko and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes until golden.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
Soak cashews beforehand for a smoother sauce.
Feel free to add veggies or spices for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg