Creamy vegan pasta with a cheesy plant-based sauce.
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Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
Estimated total cost: €0.74 · €0.18/serving
- 250g (9 oz) raw cashewsEst. price €0.06–€0.09
- 4 Tbsp. nutritional yeastEst. price €0.12–€0.25
- 1 Tbsp. white miso pasteEst. price €0.15–€0.30
- 1 tsp. vegan Dijon mustardEst. price €0.08–€0.15
- tsp. ground turmericEst. price €0.05–€0.12
- 1 tsp. garlic granulesEst. price €0.04–€0.10
- Sea saltEst. price €0.01–€0.03
- 250g (9 oz) elbow macaroniEst. price €0.01–€0.01
- 300ml (10 fl oz) Vegan Cheese SauceEst. price €0.20–€0.30
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepperEst. price €0.02–€0.05
Steps
- 1In a high-speed blender, combine all the ingredients. Pour in 440ml (15 fl oz) of water and blend until a smooth consistency is achieved. The final yield should be approximately 600ml (20 fl oz) of sauce.
- 2Prepare the sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.
Cultural note
This vegan take on cheesy pasta with a creamy sauce is a popular dish in the plant-based culinary world, offering a dairy-free alternative that appeals to vegans and those looking to reduce their dairy consumption. The use of nutritional yeast, miso paste, and vegan cheese reflects the creativity and innovation in…
Seasonal note
This dish can be enjoyed year-round as the ingredients like cashews, nutritional yeast, miso paste, and turmeric are typically available in stores throughout the year.
Health note
Vegan Cheesy Pasta with Creamy Sauce is a high-protein dish (17g per serving) that also provides a good amount of healthy fats (27g) from cashews. It is rich in vitamin B6 for metabolism and zinc for immune function. However, it is relatively high in calories and sodium, so portion control is important for those…
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