Macaroni Cheese
This is one of my favourite weekend dishes I make, served with a hearty salad to go with it and using ‘nutritional yeast’ flakes to give it that extra special ‘cheesy’ flavour!
Serves 4-6 (depending on how hungry you are and if this will be enjoyed as a main meal or side dish).
Ingredients:
2 cups dried macaroni pasta (or any pasta of your choice)
2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk (such as almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk)
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons vegan butter or olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose or gluten free flour
1 teaspoon truffle oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika to give it that smoky flavour
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: chopped parsley, breadcrumbs, or vegan cheese shreds
Method
Cook the macaroni pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour to form a roux. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it starts to lightly brown.
Slowly pour in the plant-based milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Cook the mixture for another 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
Stir in the nutritional yeast, truffle oil, smoked paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together.
Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and pour it over the cooked macaroni pasta. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve the vegan macaroni and cheese hot. If you prefer a crispy top, or you are making this dish to enjoy later, pour out the mixture into an oven proof dish to bake later, optionally topped with chopped parsley, breadcrumbs, or vegan cheese shreds for added flavour and texture and when ready to eat, pre-heat oven to 180C/360F and bake for 30 minutes.
Enjoy your delicious and nutritious vegan macaroni and cheese!
