5 from 75 votes
Garlicky Korean Mac and Cheese
Garlicky Korean Mac and Cheese blends macaroni and steamed broccoli with a sauce made from roasted garlic, gochujang (Korean chili paste), cashews, and nutritional yeast. The sauce is flavorful with a creamy texture and a spicy umami kick. This dish offers a fusion of comforting pasta and bold Korean flavors, finished with thyme and black pepper for depth.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
670 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, Vegan
Ingredients
- 8 oz macaroni pasta
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion medium, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp gochujang asian chile paste, or sriracha, or use sambal oelek
- 4 cloves garlic roasted
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch
- 1 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp salt or more
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp prepared mustard or ground mustard
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup or tomato paste
- 1 to 2 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make your pasta according to instruction on the package by boiling in a large saucepan. Add broccoli in the last 3 mins.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and minced garlic and cook until golden, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, blend all the ingredients from roasted garlic (spices, ketchup etc, through nutritional yeast until smooth. I usually blend 2 to 3 times for 1 minute cycles.
- Add gochujang or asian chile sauce to the cooking onion and mix well. Cook for a minute.
- Add the blended mixture to the skillet and cook to bring to a boil. Taste and adjust salt and heat. Add more of either if needed. At this point you can add in some vegan cheddar shreds if you like.
- Fold in the cooked pasta and broccoli and thyme and toss well. over and cook for 1 minute. Then switch off the heat. Let it sit for 2-3 mins.
- Sprinkle black pepper generously and/or vegan parm (optional) or vegan cheddar and serve.
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Notes
- Nutritional values provided are based on a single serving size.
Nutrition Information
Calories
670kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
113g
(38%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
885mg
(37%)
Potassium
865mg
(18%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
610IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
48.7mg
(54%)
Calcium
107mg
(11%)
Iron
6.6mg
(37%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 670
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 670kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 113g | 38% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 885mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 865mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 610IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 48.7mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 6.6mg | 37% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.