Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese

This comforting dish is a delicious, healthy twist on a classic comfort food. The creamy sauce is made with nutritional yeast and cashews, and the pasta is cooked to al dente perfection.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
3. In a blender, combine almond milk, nutritional yeast, cashews, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Blend until smooth.
5. Drain macaroni and add to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Pour the sauce over the macaroni and stir to combine.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is cooked through.
8. Serve hot.