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Vegan Mac and Cheese with Cashew Sauce and Truffle Oil Recipe

This rich and creamy vegan mac and cheese features a dreamy cashew-based sauce with a seductive splash of truffle oil. Decadent meets dairy-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni gluten-free if you're fancy
  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked 4 hours or boiled 10 minutes
  • 1 ½ cups plant milk unsweetened, creamy
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp turmeric for color, not enlightenment
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp truffle oil use wisely, it’s liquid gold
  • Optional: black pepper smoked paprika, fresh parsley for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente, like your attitude before caffeine.
  2. While it boils, blend cashews, milk, yeast, lemon, garlic, onion, salt, turmeric, and olive oil until creamy and smooth.
  3. Taste your cashew magic—adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Drain pasta and return it to the pot. Pour in the creamy cashew sauce.
  5. Stir gently like it’s your third date—not too eager.
  6. Drizzle in truffle oil and stir again. Try not to moan.
  7. Plate it up, sprinkle with herbs or paprika, and serve hot. Bonus points for gold forks.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 420
  • Total Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 11g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin B12: 15%
  • Iron: 18%
  • Calcium: 12%
  • Magnesium: 20%
  • Vitamin E: 14%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor

  • Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for a touch of elegance and questionable decisions.
  • Swap in roasted garlic if you're here for the drama.
  • Want crunch? Top with breadcrumbs and broil for 3 minutes.
  • Garnish with chives, parsley, or tears of your dairy-loving past.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully—unless you “accidentally” eat it all.