Macaroni and cheese is one of my favorite comfort foods. So I knew I had to find a substitution when I went plant-based. After trial and error, this Penne Mac ‘n Cheese is now my new starch-based comfort food.
Vegan Penne Mac ‘n Cheese
Description
This Penne Mac 'n Cheese is my new starch-based comfort food. With a creamy sauce and hearty penne pasta, this dish is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Soak cashews in water for one hour. Drain and rinse.
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Boil penne pasta according to package directions.
You can substitute any other pasta of your choice. -
Blend remaining ingredients in blender. Add water if too thick. Blend until smooth.
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You can use the cheese sauce at room temperature or heat briefly in a saucepan over low heat.
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Pour cheese sauce over penne pasta and serve immediately. Sprinkle with vegan parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Store leftover cheese sauce in a mason jar in the fridge for up to a week.