White Cheddar Mac and Cheese //| OIL FREE // GLUTEN FREE & VEGAN

white cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: regular cheddar cheese

Regular cheddar is often less expensive and still provides a good flavor.

oyster mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more widely available and less costly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino can be a more affordable cheese option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Whole milk is usually less expensive than specialty milks.

Soak the cashews for 1 hour, then drain and rinse.

Place soaked cashews in a blender with water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper. Purée until smooth to make the White Cheddar Sauce.

Bring a large pot of water to boil and add gluten free pasta. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent further cooking.

Heat a large sauté pan and add 1/4 cup of water, chopped red onion, and oyster mushrooms. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes.

Add minced garlic and white wine (if using) to the pan and sauté for another 2 minutes.

Add the White Cheddar Sauce to the pan with the sautéed mushrooms and onions, heating on low.

Stir in the cooked pasta and mix for 1-2 minutes to warm up the pasta, adding more water if necessary to keep the sauce creamy.

Before serving, add chopped chives to the pasta.

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