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Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese
5 from 12 votes

Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese

Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese uses gluten-free pasta combined with a creamy, spiced sauce made from roasted butternut squash, red onion, tofu, nutritional yeast, and a blend of curry, cumin, and paprika. Spinach adds a fresh element while plant-based milk smooths and thins the sauce. The recipe results in a comforting vegan dish with a rich, lightly spiced flavor profile and a creamy texture.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 396 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 10 oz pasta gluten-free
  • 3 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 large red onion diced
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
  • 10 oz tofu extra firm
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 1 cup plant-based milk

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta according to instructions on packaging. This usually takes 10-15 minutes.
  2. Cook the butternut squash and red onion, until softened, for around 15 minutes. When draining and rinsing the vegetables, retain ½ cup of the cooking water.
  3. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender or food processor together with the cooking water, nutritional yeast, tofu, garlic, curry powder, cumin, paprika and cornstarch. Blend on a high speed, until very smooth.
  4. Add the cooked and drained pasta to a frying pan or saucepan over a medium heat. Add the sauce, salt, spinach and plant based milk. Stir until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheat on the stove, adding plant-based milk as needed to loosen the sauce.
  • Freeze sauce portions in ice cube trays for up to 2 months for quick meal preparation.

Nutrition Information

Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 196mg (8%) Potassium 805mg (17%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 14238IU (285%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 198mg (20%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396

% Daily Value*

Calories 396kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 196mg 8%
Potassium 805mg 17%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 14238IU 285%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 198mg 20%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.