Creamiest Vegan Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound of dried pasta of choice
- heaping 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked overnight
- 1 large carrot, peeled and steamed to soften
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup veggie broth
- 1 tablespoon of vegan butter, softened
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp of garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Preparation
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente
In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, steamed carrot, nutritional yeast, veggie broth, vegan butter, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder; blend until smooth to make the sauce
Heat the sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally
Drain the cooked pasta and mix it with the sauce until well coated
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional smoked paprika or herbs
