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Vegan Stovetop Mac and Cheese

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 384 kcal
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry casarecce pasta  or shaped pasta of choice
cauliflower “cheese” sauce
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 small shallot, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric, optional
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Fill a large pot with water, place over high heat and bring to a boil.
  2. Add a handful of salt and the pasta and stir. Bring back up to a boil and occasionally stir.
  3. Cook pasta until al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and drain, reserving about 3 cups pasta water. Set aside.
  4. Pour 1 ½ tablespoons oil into the pot and place back over medium-high heat.
  5. Add shallot and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Add cauliflower and continue to sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Stir in mustard and turmeric and continue to sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Pour reserved pasta water into the pot and simmer until cauliflower becomes fork tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  9. Using a slotted spoon, scoop cauliflower, shallots and garlic out of the pot and into the well of a blender.
  10. Add nutritional yeast and 1 ½ cups of the reserved pasta water.
  11. Blend on high, adding more water as needed.
  12. With the motor running, add remaining 1 ½ tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper.
  13. Blend until a smooth, glossy and creamy sauce forms.
  14. Pour mixture back into the pot and place over medium low heat.
  15. Fold reserved pasta into the ‘cheese’ sauce until completely combined and evenly coated.
  16. Adjust seasonings and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 384kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 39mg (2%) Potassium 558mg (16%) 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

% 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.