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

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

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Pasta

Cuisine: fusion

Keyword: easy weeknight dinner, pasta and sauce, vegan pasta dish

Servings:

Calories: 246kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

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

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

Nutritional values based on one serving