Elbows Mac & Cheese Vegan

Name: Elbows Mac & Cheese Vegan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: FOR CRUNCHY BREADING; 1 Tbs vegan butter (or margarine); 2 Tbs panko; ½ Tbs crushed white sesame seeds; TIP Salt, pepper to taste; FOR MAC & CHEESE; 1 Box Barilla® Elbows; 2 Tbs vegan butter (or margarine); 1 ½ tbs flour (all purpose); 2 1/5 cup unsweetened vegan milk; 1 Tsp mild paprika; ½ Clove garlic powder; 1 Tbs yeast flakes; 2 Tbs carrots purée; TIP Pepper, to taste

16 minutes

Vegan

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. But what if you're following a plant based diet? Don't worry, this vegan mac and cheese recipe is here to save the day! Made with simple and vegan ingredients, this dish is a delicious way to enjoy your favorite comfort food.

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Ingredients

4 servings

FOR CRUNCHY BREADING

1Tbs vegan butter (or margarine)

2Tbs panko

½Tbs crushed white sesame seeds

TIPSalt, pepper to taste

FOR MAC & CHEESE

1Box Barilla^® Elbows

2Tbs vegan butter (or margarine)

1½ tbs flour (all purpose)

21/5 cup unsweetened vegan milk

1Tsp mild paprika

½Clove garlic powder

1Tbs yeast flakes

2Tbs carrots purée

TIPPepper, to taste

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat add vegetal and breadcrumbs; stir until they turn into golden brown for 1 or 2 minutes. Put aside.. Once cold, add the gomasio powder and the salt.

Vegetable butterBreadcrumbsGomasioSalt

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil, add salt and pour pasta to cook it according to package directions. In the meantime, start preparing the sauce.

Step 3

In a pot on low heat, melt the vegetal butter, add the flour and the yeast flakes caring about mixing well together to avoid clumps . Cook for 2 minutes on a low heat to obtain a “Roux” sauce. Then, little by little, add the vegetal milk until getting a creamy and consistent sauce for additional 3-5 minutes. Add Pepper, paprika and garlic powder and stir well. Taste the sauce and adjust with salt.

Step 4

Prepare the carrots purée by cooking carrots in salted water, drain and blend until creamy. Mix well with the béchamel .

Step 5

Once pasta is cooked until an “al dente” texture, drain . Pour pasta into the carrots sauce, mix well on a low heat for one minute.

Step 6

Serve with breadcrumbs on top.

Passive cooking

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Suggestion

This vegan macaroni and cheese recipe is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite comfort food while still following a vegan diet. Made with simple and vegan ingredients, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. So, give it a try and enjoy a delicious and guilt-free meal!

Elbows Mac & Cheese Vegan