Mac and No Cheese
A traditional comfort food, with hearty whole wheat pasta tossed in a creamy cheesy sauce with peas or your favorite veggies.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 Cheese Starter Pack
- 12 ounces macaroni noodles (brown rice or whole wheat)
- 2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cup peas, frozen or fresh (optional)
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (if baking).
- Cook the pasta noodles according to the packaged instructions.
- Place the contents of the Cheese Starter Pack and unsweetened plant-based milk into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the cheese sauce to a saucepan over medium heat and whisk continuously until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Combine the pasta noodles, cheese sauce, and peas in a casserole dish, and sprinkle with the Panko bread crumbs.
- Serve warm or bake, uncovered for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Hints
- If you are looking for an even thicker sauce or added nutrients, add 1 cup of cooked butternut squash or 1 cup of cooked sweet potatoes to the blender when blending the cheese sauce.
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