Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe
Sweetheart, this easy vegan mac and cheese will hug your soul tighter than your favorite yoga pants after brunch.
We’re skipping dairy, guilt, and culinary drama—just creamy, dreamy, plant-powered goodness twirling around pasta like it owns the place.
The sauce? Silky, golden, and shockingly cheese-like, thanks to cashews and nutritional yeast pretending to be culinary wizards.
Basically, it’s comfort food gone glam—rich flavor, minimal effort, zero compromise, and plenty of sass in every spoonful.
So grab your pot, boil those noodles, and watch vegan mac and cheese outshine every boxed version from childhood.
Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe
A creamy, dairy-free pasta dish featuring a luscious cashew-based sauce with cheesy notes from nutritional yeast. Perfect cozy comfort in minutes.
Ingredients
- 12 oz elbow pasta
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked 20 minutes in hot water
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Blend cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, turmeric, garlic, salt, and pepper into a creamy sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan, pour in sauce, and simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Add cooked pasta, toss well, and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with optional sprinkle of chili flakes or parsley.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 420
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Calcium: 18%
- Iron: 16%
- Folate: 14%
- Potassium: 20%
Additional Notes & Tips
- Add smoked paprika for a smoky kick.
- Stir in spinach or broccoli for sneaky greens.
- Use whole-grain pasta for extra fiber.
- Reheat gently with a splash of almond milk to keep it creamy.
