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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese - Vegan
This butternut squash mac and cheese made with an entire pound of butternut is insanely creamy, savory and oh so comforting. A lactose free mac and cheese from scratch that you won't believe it's vegan, gluten free and healthy. Cozy, nutritious and really easy to make.
👥 4 Servings👤 Florentina📖 ciaoflorentina
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- pot
- bowl
- blender
- skillet
- food processor
- baking sheet
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and the butternut squash. Simmer until tender, about ⏱️ 10 minutes or so. Using a slotted spoon transfer the squash to the bowl of a powerful blender together with 1 cup of the water. Keep the rest of the water to boil your pasta in.
water1 cupbutternut squash (peeled + cubed)1 lb
2
Adjust the heat if needed and make sure to bring the water back up to a rolling boil. Add another pinch of salt and stir in the pasta. Cook until al dente according to package direction and drain well.
water1 cup
3
Meanwhile preheat a large heavy bottom skillet and sautee the onion with a drizzle of olive oil (or water) and a pinch of salt until softened and it starts to get some color.
water1 cup
4
Transfer the onion to the food processor together with the butternut, water, cashews, nutritional yeast, onion and garlic powders, mustard, salt and miso if using. Process on the hot liquid setting until silky smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
water1 cupnutritional yeast4 Tbsp
5
Combine the butternut sauce with 3/4 pound of the pasta. Toss to coat well all over. Keep it extra saucy or add the rest of the pasta if desired.
6
Roasting Method
7
Preheat your oven to 400”F. Toss the butternut squash cubes with a drizzle of olive oil, a good pinch of sea salt and some chili flakes for heat. Spread on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for 30 to ⏱️ 40 minutes until golden around the edges. Add to the food processor with the cashews, all the spices and 1 cup of water. Process until silky smooth.
butternut squash (peeled + cubed)1 lbsea salt1.5 tspwater1 cup
Nutrition Facts
calories
554 kcal
fat Content
13 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
9 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
1029 mg
protein Content
21 g
carbohydrate Content
92 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
unsaturated Fat Content
9 g
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