Vegan Mac and Cheese

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 17 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Try this simple and delicious vegan mac and cheese with creamy butternut squash that makes a great alternative and an absolute crowd pleaser!

Ingredients

1 1/2 (12 ounce) packages gluten-free elbow pasta
1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups soy milk
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, or to taste

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gluten-free elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
2 Combine butternut squash, soy milk, and vegetable broth in a pot; bring to a boil and cook until squash is tender, about 12 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in cooked macaroni and garnish with chopped parsley.