Name: Vegan Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American

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Vegan Mac & Cheese

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Place cashews in a medium bowl and cover with water to soak for 45 minutes up to overnight. Drain the water off the cashews before using.

Cook pasta according to package directions.

While the pasta is cooking, place the cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, plant based milk, turmeric and salt in a blender and blend on high for 30 seconds or until creamy.

Drain the water off the pasta and return the pasta to the pot. Pour the sauce over the pasta and stir to coat. Place the pasta over low heat stirring for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce is heated through.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Soak Cashews Properly 💧
Soak raw cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes before blending to ensure a silky-smooth sauce without any graininess.
Toast Nutritional Yeast 🌟
Lightly toast the nutritional yeast in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes before adding to the sauce to intensify its savory, umami-rich cheese flavor.
Balance Your Seasonings 🎯
Add turmeric gradually—just 1/4 teaspoon at a time—as it provides both color and earthiness; too much will overpower the cheese-like flavor.
Reserve Pasta Water Wisely 💛
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency; this starch helps the sauce cling to noodles just like traditional mac and cheese.
Emulsify for Creaminess ✨
Blend the sauce on high speed for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth and airy, which creates a richer, more luxurious texture than underblending.