Vegan Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 3
Yield: 3 servings

Description

Here's an imposter that can pass for the real deal; vegan macaroni and cheese with pumpkin is creamy and melty.

Ingredients

8 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup oat milk
8 ounces pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons garlic salt
5 ounces shredded vegan Cheddar-style cheese, divided (such as Daiya®)

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta and return to the pot.
2 Combine flour and oil in the same pot and mix until a smooth paste is formed. Add oat milk slowly. Incorporate pumpkin, whisking until thoroughly combined. Add garlic salt and 4 ounces vegan cheese. Mix until smooth.
3 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
4 Fill 3 individual oval gratin casserole dishes with the pasta mixture. Top equally with remaining vegan cheese.
5 Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 1 to 3 minutes. Serve warm.