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This recipe makes a lot so I suggest cutting it in half or making the whole thing if you’re having a party. The consistency is that of nacho cheese so you’re not limited to using it in pasta, go a little cheese wild and get creative.

Small cup of vegan cheese sauce next to a bowl of noodles and kale.

Cheesy Noodles

5 from 1 vote
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
The consistency is that of nacho cheese so you’re not limited to using it in pastas, go a little cheese wild and get creative.

Ingredients 

  • 4 Tablespoons of chopped shallots
  • 2 cups of chopped potatoes (you can leave peels on)
  • 1 small sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup of chopped carrots
  • 2/3 cup of chopped onion
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1/2 cup of raw cashews (soaked for 1-5 hours and drained)
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
  • 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions 

  • In a medium saucepan, add the shallots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, onion, and water and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook, covered, for 15 minutes, or until vegetables are very soft.
  • Place the cashews, salt, garlic, oil, mustard, lemon juice, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne in a blender or food processor. Add the softened vegetables and cooking water to the blender or food processor and process until perfectly smooth.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked pasta or whatever.

Notes

This recipe makes a lot so I suggest cutting it in half or making the whole thing if you’re having a party.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 608mgPotassium: 402mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3707IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg

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Additional Info

Course: Dips and Sauces
Cuisine: American
Method: Stovetop
Diet: Vegan
Keywords: cheese, dinner, mac and cheese, plant-based, vegan, vegan cheese, vegan mac and cheese
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