Creamy Cashew Mac and Cheese

Name: Creamy Cashew Mac and Cheese
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta; 1 cup raw cashews, soaked; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Silky vegan cheese sauce made from cashews coats tender pasta for an indulgent mac and cheese that rivals the original.

25 min · Beginner · 520 cal · 16g protein · $2.20/serving · American

Vegan Comfort Food Quick & Easy

25minutes

4servings

520calories

16gprotein

$2.20per serving

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Ingredients (serves 4)

1 pound pasta
1 cup raw cashews, soaked
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
2
Blend soaked cashews, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, turmeric, salt, and vegetable stock until completely smooth and creamy.
3
Heat olive oil in the pasta pot over medium heat. Pour in cashew sauce and whisk until heated through, 3-4 minutes.
4
Add cooked pasta back to the pot and stir to coat. Add pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
5
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately.