Vegan Mac N'Cheese
Prep Time
30 minutes
Prep Notes
By substituting CASHEW cream for dairy cream in your pasta dishes, not only are you removing animal foods that may be causing digestive issues, you are adding a surprising depth of creamy, satisfying deliciousness to your meals.
This creamy satisfying gluten-free,dairy free pasta dish makes a good base for a variety of pasta dishes. Check out these variations you can create by following this basic recipe and moving on to create; Italian Mac n’ Cheese, and Potluck Pasta Salad.
Enjoy!
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Yields
Approximately 4 servings
Ingredients
Basic Vegan Mac N'Cheese
- 1 cup raw cashews; pour boiling water over cashews and let soak a minimum of 15 minutes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 12 ounces gluten-free pasta*
* If gluten is not an issue with your family, then use the regular wheat pasta of your choice.
Directions
Basic Vegan Mac N’ Cheese Directions:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Drain cashews and discard soaking water. In a high-speed blender combine cashews, 2 cups vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, salt,vinegar and lemon juice. Blend until completely smooth. Using a spatula scrape cashew cream into a sauce pan.
- Pour 1 cup water into the blender and pulse a few times to gather up all remaining bits of cashew cream and add to sauce pan. Cover and turn heat on low. Once cashew cream is warm and slightly thickened add it to the recipe of your choice.
Plain Vegan Mac N’ Cheese: Once cashew cream is warm and thickened, add it directly to the cooked drained pasta, heat through and serve. Option: Add a dash of nutmeg for an old-world taste.
Notes
For additional Vegan Mac N' Cheese options check out:
Italian Mac N' Cheese
Potluck Pasta Salad
Credit
This recipe is my very own! It can be found - along with 70 additional delicious, healthy recipes in my book BODY SPEAK! Available on Amazon at the link below.