Receita Solta

Delicious Vegan Mac and Cheese with a Brazilian Touch

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Delicious Vegan Mac and Cheese with a Brazilian Touch
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time30 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEASY
Calories275 kcal

Resumo para quem tem pressa

"Elbow pasta wrapped in a velvety sauce based on potato, cooked carrot, and nutritional yeast, finished in the oven to gently gratin with vegetable cheese, combining nutrition and comfort without lactose."

Delicious Vegan Mac and Cheese with a Brazilian Touch

O Que Você Precisa Saber

- The starch from the mashed boiled potato gives thickness and velvety texture to the sauce without requiring refined flours. - The carrot gives a characteristic golden color and earthy sweetness balanced by nutritional yeast. - Cooking the pasta to al dente is crucial so the elbows don't get mushy during the final bake in the oven.

Ingredients

Main Course

  • 200g elbow macaroni
  • 1 medium cooked potato
  • 1 medium cooked carrot
  • 1/2 cup of plant-based milk
  • 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of grated vegan cheese (optional)

Instructions

Main Course

1

Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Escorra e reserve.

2

In the blender, place the cooked potato, cooked carrot, vegetable milk, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Beat until you get a smooth cream.

3

In a pan, heat the olive oil and add the pasta. Mix the potato and carrot cream until well incorporated.

4

If desired, add grated vegan cheese and mix until slightly melted.

5

Transfer to a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 180ºC for 10 minutes to gratinate.

6

Add more vegan cheese on top before serving, if desired.

7

Serve hot, decorated with chopped parsley, if desired.

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Chef Tips

- Cook the pasta two minutes less than the package instruction to withstand the subsequent oven time. - Use the vegetable cooking water itself to adjust the fluidity of the cream in the blender if necessary. - Sprinkle nutritional yeast on top before baking to get a slightly toasted crust with a pronounced aroma.

Variations

- Add a pinch of grated nutmeg and ground turmeric to the blender to deepen the color and complexity. - Mix steamed broccoli florets into the dough before gratinating to add texture and fiber. - Add a teaspoon of dijon mustard to the blended sauce to lend light acidity and typical pungency.

Substitutions

- English potato can be replaced by arracacha to provide a striking perfume and sweet flavor. - Almond or soy vegetable milk can be replaced by cashew milk or neutral oat milk. - Elbow macaroni can be swapped for penne, fusilli, or small shells that hold the thick cream well.

How to Store

Store in a covered glass dish in the refrigerator for up to three days. As starch tends to dry out under refrigeration, reheat in a double boiler or in a low oven, drizzling with four tablespoons of warm plant-based milk.

Can You Freeze It?

It is not recommended to freeze this dish ready; the emulsion of mashed tubers with the dough loses homogeneity and releases water when defrosting, resulting in a sandy texture and excessively softened noodles.

What to Serve With

Serve with a green salad of bitter greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette, garlic-sautéed mushrooms, herb-roasted cherry tomatoes, or thin slices of rustic bread toasted with extra virgin olive oil.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nutritional yeast for in this recipe?

It provides a salty and umami flavor profile that reminds of aged cheese, in addition to providing B-complex vitamins.

Does the sauce have a strong carrot taste?

No, the balanced proportion with potato and seasonings neutralizes the sweet flavor, highlighting the savory profile.

Can I make the recipe without an oven?

Yes, just heat the cream directly in the pan with the pasta until it is well coated and serve immediately.

What is the best plant-based milk to use?

Prefer neutral versions without sugar or flavorings like vanilla; soy, nut, or oat options work well.

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