Vegan Mac and Cheese
Elbow pasta coated in a smooth, savory cashew and nutritional yeast sauce, thickened gently on the stovetop.
Instructions
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Step 1
Place the cashews in a heatproof bowl and cover them with boiling water. Soak, then drain thoroughly.
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Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta until just tender according to its package directions, then drain it.
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Step 3
Add the drained cashews, soy milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, miso, mustard, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, cornstarch, and olive oil to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
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Step 4
Pour the blended sauce into the empty pot. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until steaming and thick enough to coat a spoon.
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Step 5
Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Stir over low heat until evenly coated and heated through, then serve.