Who doesn't love creamy Mac and Cheese? I particularly love the Mac Daddy Recipe by Isa Chandra Moscowitz. I have adapted it to suit our particular family love of pasta. Give it a whirl. You won't be disappointed.
Servings | Prep Time |
8 servings | 30 minutes |
Cook Time |
30 min |
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Who doesn't love creamy Mac and Cheese? I particularly love the Mac Daddy Recipe by Isa Chandra Moscowitz. I have adapted it to suit our particular family love of pasta. Give it a whirl. You won't be disappointed.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsps olive or other oil
- 6 cloves garlic chopped
- 4 cups veggie broth reserve 1/2 cup to dissolve cornstarch
- 2 pinches dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/2-1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper or to taste
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 lb Silken Tofu I prefer soft
Pasta, Peas and Cheese Topping
- 3/4 lb dried macaroni I use whole wheat
- 2 cups frozen peas partially defrosted
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup shredded plant based cheese
Servings: servings
Instructions
Cheesy Sauce
- Place oil in medium saucepan and heat.
- Add garlic, stirring continually to avoid burning.
- Add veggie broth, keeping aside about 1/2 cup to add to cornstarch.
- Add thyme, turmeric, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add reserved veggie broth to cornstarch and stir until it is pourable, adding more veggie broth or water if needed.
- When veggie broth is boiling, add cornstarch slowly, whisking continually to avoid lumps.
- Whisk gently over medium heat for two minutes or so until starch taste is gone and sauce is thickened.
- Stir in nutritional yeast, lemon juice and mustard, whisking until smooth.
- Cool for five minutes or so.
- Place tofu in large bowl of food processor and whir until smooth.
- With food processor running, slowly add cheesy sauce and whir until smooth.
Pasta, Peas & Topping
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Cook pasta according to al dente directions on package.
- Drain and return to pot.
- Add cheesy sauce and partially defrosted peas.
- Adjust seasonings and pour into medium size casserole dish.
- Let sit for ten or so minutes before sprinkling with plant based shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Let rest for 10 minutes and serve.
Recipe Notes
- This is a dish I love to make ahead and freeze.
- It is a hit with guests if you are having a party.
- Simply freeze in its unbaked state and then thaw.
- Bake in oven at 325 degrees F for 30-45 minutes.
- Leftovers can be frozen and used at a later date.
- Kid friendly recipe. My grandchildren will attest to that.
- Switch it up with the pasta - Rotini, Penne are amazing substitutes and white and corn pasta work well too.
Mac and Cheese (Adapted from Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s Mac Daddy)