Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    46 mins

  • Servings

    6 to 8

  • Calories

    520 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese

Make an irresistible classic vegan baked mac and cheese that’s creamy, 'cheesy', & comforting – topped with crispy breadcrumbs + 100% nut-free, soy-free, and dairy-free!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 (1-pound) package of macaroni (or your favorite pasta)
  • ½ cup of vegan butter
  • ½ of a medium yellow onion, diced
  • ½ cup of all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ cups of hot pasta water
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¾ teaspoon of ground turmeric
  • 1 cup of nutritional yeast
  • ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon of red chili flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup of bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon of paprika
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Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain the cooked pasta over a bowl so that you save the water and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. In a large pot, melt vegan butter over medium heat. Add onions and saute until they become translucent, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and mix until it thickens and becomes a roux. Whisk roux continuously for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Whisk the pasta water into the roux. Add salt, soy sauce, garlic, turmeric, nutritional yeast, pepper, and chili flakes (if using), and stir until the sauce thickens.
  5. Stir the cooked pasta into the vegan cheese sauce. Transfer the 'cheesy' pasta into a 9x13-inch casserole dish, add an even layer of bread crumbs, and sprinkle with paprika.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Turn the oven heat to broil, and broil for 1 minute.

Notes

  • Cook pasta al dente: It will continue to cook when baked, so this ensures it doesn’t become overly mushy.
  • Save the pasta water: This makes up the base of our vegan cheese sauce.
  • Use the right pasta: Macaroni is traditional, but you can use other shapes – just make sure they’re ones that hold/cling to sauces well (i.e., with lots of ridges or curves) for the best vegan baked mac n cheese.
  • Tweak the flavors: Taste the sauce before adding the pasta, and adjust any of the seasonings (or nutritional yeast) to your liking.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 520kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 3g Sodium 913mg (38%) Potassium 395mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 133IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 520 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 520kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 3g 150%
Sodium 913mg 38%
Potassium 395mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 133IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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