Dairy Free Mac and Cheese

This dairy free mac and cheese recipe with butternut squash, cashews, nutritional yeast, and savory spices will work its way into your dinner rotation in no time!

Author: The Urben Life

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 289 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 bag - elbow macaroni
1 cup - roasted butternut squash
½ cup - raw cashews
½ cup - water
1 tbsp - nutritional yeast
1 tbsp - lemon juice
1 tsp - dijon mustard
½ tsp - onion powder
½ tsp - garlic powder
¼ tsp - paprika
⅛ tsp - turmeric
Salt
Pepper

Instructions

Cook macaroni noodles al dente, according to package instructions. Once cooked, reserve at least ½ cup pasta water then strain. Pour noodles back into the pot and set aside.
Meanwhile, in in a blender or food processor, blend cashews and water until combined. Add in roasted butternut squash and remaining ingredients. Blend again, until completely smooth.
Add the butternut squash sauce to pot with cooked pasta and stir to coat. Add reserved pasta water while stirring, until desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Serve warm and enjoy!
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