vegan - Mac and Cheese

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Mac and Cheese

 

Recipe By :Soyfoods Cooking for a Positive Menopause - Bryanna Clark Grogan

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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12 ounces penne, rigatoni, or medium shell pasta

Sauce:

2 cups water

2/3 cup nutritional yeast flakes

2/3 cup extra-firm silken tofu or medium-firm

regular tofu

1/3 cup unbleached flour

1/4 cup cornstarch

1 chicken-style vegetarian bouillon cube -- crumbled

OR

enough broth powder to flavor 1 cup liquid

3 tablespoons calcium carbonate (optional)

2 tablespoons light miso

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce

OR

1/2 teaspoon each garlic granules, Hungarian paprika, dry

mustard, and Tabasco sauce

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

2 cups water

pinch freshly ground nutmeg

1 to 2 tablespoons nondairy margarine (optional)

1 cup fresh bread crumbs

paprika

soy Parmesan, for garnish

 

Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.

 

Pre heat the oven to 350F. Combine all of the sauce ingredients except the last

2 cups water, the nutmeg, and margarine, if using, and the breadcrummbs and

paprika. Blend until very smooth. Pour into a large pot or microwave-safe

bowl, and whisk in the remaining 2 cups water.

 

Place the pot over medium heat, and stir until the mixture thickens. Turn the

heat down and cook for several minutes, stirring frequently.

 

To microwave, cook 4 minutes, and whisk. Microwave 4 minutes more, whisk, and

microwave 3 minutes more.

 

Whhisk in the nutmeg and margarine, if using. Add the cooked, drained pasta,

and mix well. Spread the mixture in an oiled casserole, and top with bread

crumbs and paprika. You can also sprinkle on some soy Parmesan. Bake for about

20 minutes, or until bubbly.

 

Description:

" This is really good! One caution: Although you may think it looks

like too much sauce, the pasta really soaks it up. You can find

calcium carbonate at your local pharmacy. "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 95 Calories; trace Fat (4.0% calories

from fat); 2g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; trace Cholesterol;

335mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Fruit; 0 Fat.

 

NOTES : Serves 4 to 6

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0