Vegan Spinach Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

shallot chopped

2 shallot

garlic minced

4 cloves

olive oil

6 tbsp

smoked paprika

1 tsp

balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp

cashews soaked 3 to 4 hours and drained

2 cup

water

1 cup

nutritional yeast

1/2 cup

cayenne pepper

pinch

turmeric

2 tsp

salt to taste

to taste

black pepper to taste

to taste

macaroni or small shell pasta

24 oz

spinach packed

8 cups

Method

1. 01Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat.
2. 02Add shallot and garlic, sauté until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.5 min
3. 03Stir in smoked paprika and balsamic vinegar, cook 30 seconds.
4. 04Puree sautéed shallot mixture with cashews, 3 tbsp olive oil, water, nutritional yeast, cayenne, and turmeric in a high-speed blender.
5. 05Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
6. 06Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
7. 07Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.10 min
8. 08Return pasta to pot and stir in sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach creamy consistency.
9. 09Add spinach and stir until wilted. Season to taste and serve.