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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.
Cheesy Noodles
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
Nutrition
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