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Dairy Free Mac and Cheese

Creamy Stovetop Dairy Free Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Reserved pasta water, about 1 cup

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni until al dente, about 8 minutes, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a high-speed blender, combine cashews, 3/4 cup water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, miso, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Blend on high for 1 minute until completely smooth.
  3. Return the drained pasta to the pot off the heat, pour in the sauce, then set over medium-low heat. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes, adding pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until the sauce is glossy and coats the pasta. Season to taste and serve hot.

Notes

If you do not own a high-speed blender, soak the cashews in boiling water for 15 minutes and drain well before blending. This softens them enough for a smooth sauce.