Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese (Vegan, Nut Free, Soy Free)
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This is how to make a simple Vegan Mac and Cheese with Butternut Squash that's nut free, soy free and dairy free. This Butternut Squash Mac and cheese is the perfect dish for any holiday and is really simple to make. Take your regular vegan mac and cheese up a notch!
Author: The Edgy Veg
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: American
Serves: serves 4
Ingredients
- 500g penne or your favourite shape of pasta(enough for 4 people)
- 2 cups roasted butternut squash
- ½-3/4 cup unsweetened plant based milk of choice
- 1 tbsp tapioca or cornstarch
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp - 1 tsp sea salt + extra to taste
- pinch of cayenne (optional)
- ¼ cup vegan parmesan cheese (optional)
- ¼ tsp red pepper chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil.
- In the boiling water, cook pasta as directed on the package.
- Meanwhile, in a blender add butternut squash, ½ cup soy milk, starch, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt
and paprika. - Blend until smooth. Add more soy milk as needed.
- Season to taste with salt and cayenne.
- Place into a small saucepot, over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly until sauce has heated through.
- Drain pasta in a colander and transfer back into the stockpot.
- Add the
cheese-sauce to the pasta, along with vegan parm if using, and stir until combined. - Serve pasta topped with vegan parmesan cheese, chili flakes
and parsley. - **How to Roast a
butternut Squash: Preheat oven to 350F. Halve 1 large or 2 small butternut squashes and place them on a baking sheet flesh side up. Drizzle some oil over the squash, and season with a bit of salt and pepper. Roast for 45-50 minutes, or until the squash is golden brown and/or tender. **
Recipe by The Edgy Veg at https://www.theedgyveg.com/2018/11/07/butternut-squash-macaroni-and-cheese-vegan-nut-free-soy-free/