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Vegan Chipotle mac and cheese. Roasted Tomato Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower sauce. Vegan Soyfree Recipe. Can be Gluten-free and Nut-free. Jump to Recipe   

Vegan Chipotle mac and cheese. Roasted Tomato Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower sauce. | VeganRicha.com #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe

I was thinking of posting a bread today, then decided to make some cheesy pasta for lunch instead and hence the post. mmmm.. mmmmm.. Most days my confort food is things like Gobi Aloo or daal chawal(daal and rice) or rajma chawal( red kidney beans curry and rice).. but there are days when I or hubbs get a pasta craving.

I did not even like mac and cheese before, but the vegan mac and cheese from Bang Bang Cafe (which is 1 block from my house) is delicious and off I went to the kitchen to make me some.
Vegan Chipotle mac and cheese. Roasted Tomato Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower sauce. | VeganRicha.com #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe
 
Hubbs and me both were never too fond of cheese and most of our pasta preps usually are a way to eat more veggies. But now with no need for the real cheese, the fresh creamy sauces can be taken to a whole new level with a little twist here and there!
 
This cheesy sauce feels light on the tummy, has cauliflower cream, some caramelized cherry tomatoes and onions, smoky chipotle pepper flakes and nutritional yeast for the cheese flavor. The mild smoky chipotle peppers and the roasted tomatoes make this one delicious sauce. Adjust the peppers, nutritional yeast, salt to taste. Make more or less sauce per preference.
 
I am out of elbows, so this is a colorful shells mac and cheese. Use gf pasta for a gf version.
 
Vegan Chipotle mac and cheese. Roasted Tomato Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower sauce. | VeganRicha.com #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe
 
Cherry tomatoes caramelizing with red onions below. sizzle!
 
Vegan Chipotle mac and cheese. Roasted Tomato Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower sauce. | VeganRicha.com #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe
 
Chipotle pepper flakes, Cauliflower and water added to the tomatoes..
 
Vegan Chipotle mac and cheese. Roasted Tomato Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower sauce. | VeganRicha.com #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe
 
 

Vegan Chipotle Mac and Cheese. Roasted Tomato Chipotle Mac n Cheese with Cauliflower sauce.

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By: Vegan Richa
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: fusion
Vegan Chipotle mac and cheese. Roasted Tomato Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower sauce. Vegan Soyfree Recipe. Can be Gluten-free and Nut-free.
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Ingredients 
 

  • 1 cup uncooked Pasta, I used spinach and tomato shells
  • 2 teaspoons organic canola oil
  • 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, or regular chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion slices
  • 1-2 teaspoons chipotle pepper flakes, to taste, add mroe later if needed
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder , or 2 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1/3 heaping cup grated Cauliflower
  • 3/4 cup water, substitute half with non dairy milk for creamier sauce
  • 1.5 Tablespoon ground raw cashew, or use other thickening options, a few Tablespoons cornstarch or flour for a nutfree sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, (less or more to taste)
  • Topping: 1 Tablespoon coarsely ground raw cashew or bread crumbs mixed with nutritional yeast flakes to taste

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta according to instruction.
  • In a large pan, add 2 teaspoons oil and heat on medium high.
  • Drop in halved cherry tomatoes, or cubed regular tomatoes and onion slices.
  • Arrange them in one layer and cook for 8-10 minutes until caramelized to your preference. (You can also roast the tomatoes in the oven at 450 degrees f / 230ºc for 20+ minutes. * To make oil-free, dry roast the tomatoes and onions in the oven till slightly caramelized. Or you can cook them on medium heat in evoo for a non scorched taste. )
  • Add chipotle pepper flakes, garlic powder and black pepper to the pan and mix for a few seconds.
  • Add the grated cauliflower, salt and water and bring to a boil. (add more grated cauliflower for thicker sauce. You can also use small chopped cauliflower. Cover and cook till tender)
  • Let the mixture cool a bit. (If using flour or starch, add to the boiling mixture and mix well).
  • Blend this mixture with ground cashew and nutritional yeast, into a smooth paste and return to the pan.
  • Add the pasta, toss, taste and adjust salt, spice, nutritional yeast, mix and bring to a boil on low-medium.(2 minutes)
  • Remove from heat. Let it sit for a minute before serving.
  • Top with coarsely ground cashew or bread crumbs mixed in with nutritional yeast for a cheesy sprinkle or any non dairy cheese before serving.
  • You can also add roasted veggies, blanched broccoli or greens to make this a complete meal

Notes

Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 349mg, Potassium: 325mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 180IU, Vitamin C: 18.6mg, Calcium: 6mg, Iron: 1.9mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Vegan Chipotle mac and cheese. Roasted Tomato Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower sauce. | VeganRicha.com #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe
  
Vegan Chipotle mac and cheese. Roasted Tomato Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower sauce. | VeganRicha.com #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe
 
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About Richa

Hi, I'm Richa! I create flavorful plant based recipes that are inspired by my Indian upbringing, including many gluten-free, soy-free, and oil-free options.

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