Chupa -Macaroni and Cheese with a Secret Silken Tofu Sauce

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Thanks for all these latest great sounding tofu posts, especially the

kid friendly ones!! will be trying many of them! ~Danielle

 

, Chupa Babi <recetta

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> Macaroni and Cheese with a Secret Silken Tofu Sauce

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> 10 to 12 ounces elbow macaroni, (or other short pasta shape such as

cavatappi)

> 12.3-ounce package silken tofu

> 2 tablespoons nonhydrogenated margarine

> 1 1/2 cups firmly packed organic grated cheddar cheese, or cheddar-

style nondairy cheese

> Salt to taste

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> Cook the macaroni in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al

dente, then drain.

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> Meanwhile, puree the tofu until perfectly smooth in a food

processor or blender. Transfer to a medium sauce pan and add the

margarine and cheese. Slowly bring to a gentle simmer, stirring

often, then cook over low heat until the cheese is thoroughly melted.

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> Combine the cooked macaroni and sauce in a serving container and

stir together. Season with salt to taste and serve at once.

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> VARIATION: Bake in a casserole dish at 400 degrees for 20 to 30

minutes, or until the top is golden and crusty.

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> 6 to 8 kid-sized servings

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> Source: Nava Atlas

> Formatted by Chupa Babi: 03.24.08

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> " The same children I tested this on 5 years ago still request this

each and every time they come to my house for dinner. This basic

macaroni and cheese is rich and comforting. Using pureed silken tofu

as a base for the sauce gives the kids a good dose of soy goodness. "

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