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Baked Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Creamy Baked Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Bliss

Enjoy a comforting serving of Baked Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese, a creamy and nutritious twist on a classic dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 large Butternut Squash or acorn or kabocha squash
  • 2 medium Shallots or a small yellow onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic roasted for better flavor
  • 1 cup Cashews raw and unsalted, soaked
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast essential for cheesy flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Miso Paste for umami
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Dijon recommended
  • 1 cup Plant-Based Milk cashew milk recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Tapioca Flour/Starch for thickening
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta any shape, gluten-free options available
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs gluten-free panko optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • high-speed blender
  • large pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, cut butternut squash in half, remove seeds, and roast with shallots and garlic.
  2. Roast the butternut squash, shallots, and garlic for about 30 minutes until fork-tender and caramelized.
  3. Soak raw cashews in boiling water for at least 15 minutes while the vegetables roast.
  4. Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. Blend the roasted squash, cashews, garlic, shallots, nutritional yeast, miso paste, mustard, and plant-based milk until smooth.
  6. Combine pasta with the creamy sauce in a large bowl, folding gently until well mixed.
  7. Spread the mac and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish and top with panko breadcrumbs.
  8. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on top.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy your creamy, comforting dish!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

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