Name: Vegan Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta; 1.5 cups raw cashews; 0.5 cup nutritional yeast; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 1.25 cups almond; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp kosher salt

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Vegan Mac & Cheese

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Instructions

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 for Silky Sauce 🥜
Soak raw cashews in hot water for 15-20 minutes before blending to achieve an ultra-creamy, smooth sauce that rivals traditional cheese sauce in texture.
Toast Nutritional Yeast First 🧈
Lightly toast the nutritional yeast in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes before adding to the sauce to intensify its cheesy, umami flavors and eliminate any raw taste.
Use Turmeric Strategically 💛
Add turmeric gradually and taste as you go—it provides the golden 'cheese' color and earthy depth, but too much can overpower; start with ¼ teaspoon and adjust upward.
Reserve Pasta Water for Consistency ♨️
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water to thin the sauce to your desired consistency—it also helps the sauce coat the noodles better than adding plain water.
Season in Layers for Depth 🧂
Season with garlic powder and kosher salt at different stages: some in the sauce base, and a final pinch after combining with pasta to build complex, well-balanced flavors.