Ingredients
Pasta
- 250g pasta
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Crumb Toppings
- 2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- 5 tablespoon of nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of thyme
- 1 teaspoon of salt
Cheese Sauce
- 1-2 potatoes
- 1 carrots
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 500ml plant-based milk
- 4 teaspoon of nutritional yeast
- 2 teaspoon of mustard
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of nutmeg (optional)
Timing
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
- Total Time: 40 Minutes
- Serves: 4 People
Method
To cook pasta:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, usually 7-8 minutes for most types of pasta.
- Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent clumping.
- Set aside in a bowl.
To make the herbed crumb topping:
- In a small bowl, mix together nutritional yeast, paprika, thyme, and salt to create the crumb mixture.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add extra virgin olive oil.
- Add the crumb mixture to the pan and stir with a spatula to coat the crumbs in the oil.
- Toast the crumbs for 60 seconds or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
- Remove the crumbs from the pan and set aside in a bowl.
To make the cheese sauce:
- Peel and chop the potatoes and carrots into small pieces.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, and remaining sauce ingredients (non-dairy milk, nutritional yeast, turmeric, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt) to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and set aside.
To assemble and bake the vegan mac and cheese:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and cheese sauce, stirring until well coated.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish.
- Sprinkle the toasted crumb mixture evenly over the top of the pasta.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the crumbs are golden brown.
- Allow the mac and cheese to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!