Vegan Stovetop Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
384 kcal
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Cuisine
Vegan
Vegan Stovetop Mac and Cheese
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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound casarecce pasta or shaped pasta of choice, dry
cauliflower “cheese” sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin, divided
- 1 shallot small, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cauliflower head (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder dry
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric optional
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast 1 tablespoon
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, place over high heat and bring to a boil.
- Add a handful of salt and the pasta and stir. Bring back up to a boil and occasionally stir.
- Cook pasta until al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and drain, reserving about 3 cups pasta water. Set aside.
- Pour 1 ½ tablespoons oil into the pot and place back over medium-high heat.
- Add shallot and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add cauliflower and continue to sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in mustard and turmeric and continue to sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour reserved pasta water into the pot and simmer until cauliflower becomes fork tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, scoop cauliflower, shallots and garlic out of the pot and into the well of a blender.
- Add nutritional yeast and 1 ½ cups of the reserved pasta water.
- Blend on high, adding more water as needed.
- With the motor running, add remaining 1 ½ tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Blend until a smooth, glossy and creamy sauce forms.
- Pour mixture back into the pot and place over medium low heat.
- Fold reserved pasta into the ‘cheese’ sauce until completely combined and evenly coated.
- Adjust seasonings and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
384kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
39mg
(2%)
Potassium
558mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 384kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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