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You’ll love this creamy, delicious Vegan Cheesy Pasta recipe, specifically a nut-free recipe using nutritional yeast as the main ingredient. This version of comforting vegan cheesy pasta is simple to make, and better than more complex versions we’ve tried.

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Why You’ll Love This Vegan Cheesy Pasta

Cheesy, creamy, and oh-so-satisfying – pasta is a comfort food that never fails to delight our taste buds. But for those with food allergies, finding a satisfying pasta dish can often be a challenge. That’s where vegan cheesy pasta comes in.

This easy and delicious dish offers all the creamy goodness of traditional cheese-based pastas, without any nuts or dairy. Whether you’re a vegan, have nut allergies, or simply looking for a healthier option, you’ll love this tantalizing vegan cheesy pasta.

To make it a complete meal and add extra flavor, we added a sauteed veggie mixture to it. So grab a fork and get ready to indulge in this plant-based twist on a classic comfort food.

Vegan Cheesy Pasta Ingredients

Vegan Mac & Cheese

pasta
vegan butter
flour
non-dairy milk
nutritional yeast
sea salt
black pepper

Optional: Sauteed Veggies

olive oil
jalapeno
bell pepper
mushrooms
garlic powder
dried basil
corn
Tomato

How to Make Vegan Cheesy Pasta

Boil a pot of salted water for your pasta. Cook pasta according to package. Then drain and set aside.
In the same pot or in a deep pan, melt 2 tbsp butter on low-medium heat.
Once butter is melted add 1/4 cup flour and whisk for about 30 seconds. Try to get the clumps out as best you can.
Add 2 cups non-dairy milk, 1/4 nutritional yeast, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook on low-medium heat for 5-8 minutes and whisk regularly until the sauce starts to thicken up.
While the sauce is cooking, in a separate small pan heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Saute jalapeno, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic powder, basil, and corn on medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
Combine pasta with the cheesy sauce and stir it up. Then stir in the sauteed veggies and add the diced tomato if desired.

By using simple and wholesome ingredients, you can create a cheesy pasta with nutritional yeast that is not only good for your health, but also for the environment.

And remember, there are endless possibilities for creating hearty and nutritious vegan dishes that will satisfy both your taste buds with this delish, comforting cheesy pasta recipe!

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Vegan Cheesy Pasta

An easy vegan mac & cheeze recipe with sauteed veggies added.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

Vegan Mac & Cheese

1 package pasta
2 tbsp vegan butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups non-dairy milk
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Sauteed Veggies

1 tbsp olive oil
1 jalapeno diced
1 small bell pepper sliced
1/2 package mushrooms sliced in half
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 cup corn (we used frozen)
Tomato Diced

Instructions

Boil a pot of salted water for your pasta. Cook pasta according to package. Then drain and set aside.
In the same pot or in a deep pan, melt 2 tbsp butter on low-medium heat.
Once butter is melted add 1/4 cup flour and whisk for about 30 seconds. Try to get the clumps out as best you can.
Add 2 cups non-dairy milk, 1/4 nutritional yeast, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook on low-medium heat for 5-8 minutes and whisk regularly until the sauce starts to thicken up.
While the sauce is cooking, in a separate small pan heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Saute jalapeno, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic powder, basil, and corn on medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
Combine pasta with the cheesy sauce and stir it up. Then stir in the sauted veggies and add the diced tomato.