Vegan Mac & Cheese Recipe
Creamy cashew cheese sauce over elbow macaroni.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cashew Cheese Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Prepare the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 2
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and set aside. You can rinse it briefly with cold water to stop the cooking process, but this step is optional.
Making Cashew Cheese Sauce
- 3
Soak the Cashews
If you have time, soak the raw cashews in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. If you're short on time, you can also boil them for 15 minutes to soften.
- 4
Blend the Sauce
In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked (or boiled) cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder, lemon juice, and almond milk. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add more almond milk a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- 5
Season the Sauce
Taste the sauce and season with salt and black pepper according to your preference. Blend again to combine.
Combining
- 6
Mix Pasta and Sauce
In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and the cashew cheese sauce. Stir well to ensure that all the pasta is coated with the sauce.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately while warm, garnished with additional nutritional yeast or fresh herbs if desired.
