Mac & Cheese Bake
based on Vegan Richa

Ingredients
  • 8 oz cooked pasta
  • 1 tb olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) finely chopped onion or shallots
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 cup (59.15 g) sage julienned, divided
  • red pepper flakes to taste

    Sauce:

  • 3/4 cup (183.75 g) pumpkin puree or use butternut puree for variation
  • 1 3/4 cup (414.03 ml) non dairy milk such as almond, soy or cashew milk for creamier sauce
  • 1 tbsp starch such as corn or arrowroot, or use flour
  • 2 to 4 tbsp (4 tbsp) nutritional yeast for cheesiness. (Easily omitted, or use 1 tsp miso for similar flavor)
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) dried thyme
  • 3/4 tsp (0.75 tsp) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) garlic powder
  • 1 to 2 tsp (2 tsp) mustard (natural stoneground), less or more to preference, if using ground, use 1/2 tsp and add 1 tsp lemon juice additional flavors - dashes of cinnamon, smoked paprika, add tomato paste, some vegan cheddar, turmeric

    Topping:

  • 1/3 cup (78.86 g) breadcrumbs/panko
  • I added 10 oz bag broccoli

    Made 6 cups
    Per one cup: Calories: 334, Carb: 34, Protein: 13, Fat: 5, Sodium: 273, Fiber: 8

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