Super Creamy Tofu Mac and Cheese

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

This Super Creamy Tofu Macaroni and Cheese was inspired by my Tofu Nacho Cheese Sauce. 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.

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.

How To Make This Recipe

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 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.

How Long Will It Last?

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

• Thai Peanut Noodles
• Nacho Mac and Cheese
• Avocado Basil Pesto
• Vegan Macaroni Salad

Recipe

This ultra creamy vegan macaroni and cheese is dairy free, nut free, and gluten free. This is the side dish you're going to want on your Thanksgiving menu!

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Here's the brown rice pasta I used to make the vegan macaroni and cheese. I love the taste of it.

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Super Creamy Tofu Mac and Cheese

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

Course Main Course

Cuisine vegan, gluten free

Keyword vegan mac and cheese, vegan macaroni and cheese

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 318kcal

Author Willow Moon

Ingredients

• 8 ounces elbow noodles - I used brown rice
• 14 ounces silken tofu
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast
• ½ teaspoon mustard powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 2 tablespoons vegan butter - I used Earth Balance
• Salt and pepper

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Instructions

• Cook noodles as per directions, but 3-4 minutes less than cooking time, since you'll be cooking noodles in the sauce later. Drain pasta, reserving a ¼ cup of the pasta water.
• Mix all the sauce ingredients except the vegan butter in food processor.
• Pour the sauce into a pan. Add the vegan butter. Cook on medium heat until the vegan butter melts. Add pasta and pasta water. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until heated through.

Notes

If you have leftovers, add a little unsweetened plain almond milk (like 1-2 tablespoons per serving) to wake the pasta back up, so it's not so dry.

If you don't mind processed foods, you can add a couple of slices of vegan cheddar that are chopped up for extra richness (or ½ slice per serving).

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.9mg

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