Spicy Mac and Cheese By The Simple Vegan

Spicy mac and cheese

Ingredients: 8 oz. favourite pasta (I used quinoa pasta) 1 ¼ cups unsweetened plain almond milk (at room temperature) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons flour (spelt, rice, tapioca or all-purpose) ¼ – ½ cup nutritional yeast flakes ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder mineral salt & pepper, to taste

Method:

Pasta:

  1. Cook your pasta according to package. Drain and place back in pot, set aside.

Vegan Cheese Sauce:

  1. In a small/medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat, add flour and whisk to incorporate.
  2. Continue whisking and cook for 2 minutes, mixture will be bubbly.
  3. Add milk slowly, whisking constantly.
  4. Add the garlic powder, chili & chipotle powder and salt.
  5. Turn heat to low and cook until sauce thickens, about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Stir in nutritional yeast.
  8. Stir until everything is incorporated and smooth again.
  9. Taste for flavor.

Assemble: Add sauce and pasta together, tossing well, add more milk as needed and serve right away.

Store: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 – 5 days in a covered container.

Preparation: 30mins Serving: 3-4