Dinner · Chapter 3
Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese
Silky, golden and seriously cheesy, made with a blended sauce of butternut squash, cashews and nutritional yeast.
- 15 minPrep
- 20 minCook
- 4Servings
- EasyLevel
Ingredients
- 12 oz cavatappi or elbow macaroni
- 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup plant milk
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- Black pepper
Method
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Put the butternut squash and cashews in a small saucepan, cover with water and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until the squash is very soft when pierced with a knife.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in the boiling water following the package directions until just al dente. Save 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
+ 5 more steps, the chef's tip, storage and easy swaps in the book.
Per serving: 520 kcal · 18 g protein · 72 g carbs · 7 g fiber
Get My Cookbook + 5 Bonuses