VEGAN BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

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This is a delicious baked pasta recipe that both my husband (who can eat cow's milk) and I (who can't) enjoy very much. As you make this, keep in mind that, while it's similar in appearance to mac and cheese, it's fairly different in taste and texture. I don't think there's any way to replicate the creamy mouthfeel and stretch of dairy cheese. However, this is the closest-to-dairy homemade non-dairy mac and cheese we've come across, and it's also very yummy in its own right. This recipe comes from Joanne Stepaniak's The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook, a wonderful source for dairy-free recipes.

Provided by Kamark

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
16 ounces macaroni
2 cups water
1/2 cup roasted red peppers or 1/2 cup pimiento
1/2 cup raw cashews or 1/3 cup smooth cashew butter
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup nutritional yeast flakes
1/4 cup white wine
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook the macaroni according to the package's instructions and drain well.
  • Heat the oil and saute the onions until they're soft and starting to brown.
  • When the onions are cooked, mix them thoroughly with the drained macaroni.
  • Put the water, red peppers or pimientos, cashews or cashew butter, lemon juice, nutritional yeast flakes, wine, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt into a blender and blend until totally smooth. Don't be afraid to do this for several minutes.
  • Stir the blended mixture in with the onions and macaroni.
  • Pour the combined onions, macaroni, and blended mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole dish.
  • Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, uncovered. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.8, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 421.4, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 2.9, Protein 12.3

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