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Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese That'll Warm Your Soul

A delicious Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese recipe that's quick, creamy, and the perfect comfort food for autumn.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz DeLallo Shells Pasta or substitute with elbow or cavatappi
For the Pumpkin Cashew Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Cashews unsalted preferred
  • 1 cup Almond Milk substitute with soy or oat milk if desired
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Purée use pure pumpkin purée
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast can be omitted if not available
  • 2 cloves Garlic adjust based on taste
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Allspice use according to preference
  • 1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper omit for milder taste
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • High-Speed Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the DeLallo shells pasta, and cook for 10-11 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. Reserve about 2 cups of the starchy pasta water before draining the shells.
  2. In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, almond milk, pumpkin purée, nutritional yeast, garlic, ground cinnamon, grated nutmeg, allspice, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Once the pasta is drained, return it to the pot over low heat. Pour the creamy pumpkin cashew sauce over the pasta, stirring gently to coat each shell thoroughly. Gradually add reserved pasta water, stirring continuously, until you reach your desired creamy consistency, about 1-2 cups.
  4. Serve the Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese while warm, garnishing with fresh herbs like parsley or chives if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use a high-speed blender for a smooth sauce. Adjust seasoning according to taste and feel free to add sautéed vegetables for extra nutrition.

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