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Super Creamy Tofu Mac and Cheese

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This Super Creamy Tofu Mac and Cheese is sure to take you to your happy place! It is healthy and satisfying. Made without cashews.

Tofu Mac and Cheese with fork and pan in background.

This Super Creamy Tofu Macaroni and Cheese was inspired by my Tofu Nacho Cheese Sauce which tastes great on a Vegan Black Bean Nacho Burger or Tofu Nachos.

I started with the same ingredients for the base, then added in a few to make it taste more like mac and cheese.

The results are a creamy cheesy pasta that is rich and indulging. It's much healthier than the original, but to make it even healthier you could add your favorite vegetables.

For a spicy version try my Nacho Mac and Cheese.

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🧾 Ingredients
🔪 Instructions
🥡 Storage
♨️ Reheating
📖 Variations / Additions
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🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Pasta: I used elbow pasta, but you could use straight macaroni, penne, rotini or another short pasta. I used brown rice elbow noodles to make it gluten-free. Use your favorite pasta.
Silken tofu: Adds a creamy texture. You can buy it in the refrigerated section or the shelf stable variety.
Nutritional yeast: Adds a cheesy flavor. You can leave it out but it won't taste very cheesy.
Mustard powder: Adds a bite and balances the cheesy flavor.
Paprika: Paprika adds a smoky flavor.
Turmeric: Adds color and flavor. You can leave it out.
Corn starch: For thickening the sauce. You could also use potato starch.
Vegan butter: Adds a rich buttery flavor.
Salt and black pepper: Enhances flavors and adds flavor.

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🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Cook noodles per directions, draining noodles 3-4 minutes before done cooking since they will also cook in the sauce. Reserve about ¼ cup of pasta water.

Step 2: Mix all the sauce ingredients except the vegan butter in a food processor or high speed blender.

Step 3: Add the vegan cheese sauce to a pan. Add vegan butter and cook on medium heat until the vegan butter melts.

Add pasta and pasta water and stir to combine. Cook on medium heat and simmer until heated through.

🥡 Storage

This tofu mac and cheese recipe will last about 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

♨️ Reheating

You can reheat it in the microwave or on the stove. Add a splash of non-dairy milk or water to wake the pasta back up.

Cooked pasta can dry up so it needs liquid to revive it. You can also add some shredded vegan cheddar or vegan butter if you don't mind processed foods.

📖 Variations / Additions

Vegetables: broccoli, red bell pepper, mushrooms, cauliflower, carrots
Greens: spinach, kale, collard greens
Vegan cheddar cheese to add more cheesiness

🍝 Other Vegan Pasta Recipes

*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.