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Creamy Curried Mac & Cheese

This curried mac & cheese is made with elbow pasta and a creamy sauce infused with vegetables and flavored with fresh aromatics, baked to perfection.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Indian, Italian
Keyword: christmas, indian recipes, pasta, pasta recipes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 red onion or 6 small shallots
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 green chili
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • olive oil for roasting
  • 200 ml coconut milk
  • 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 cup oat milk
  • 1/2 cup water or veg stock
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Garnish

  • green chili
  • chopped coriander

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
  • Toss all vegetables with olive oil, spices, salt, pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes until veggies are cooked through. They should look golden and slightly charred.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Add roasted vegetables into a high speed blender - add oat milk and waste to blend them into a thick sauce.
  • Then add coconut milk, nutritional yeast and give that a good blend. This ensures all vegetables are blended smoothly without any clumps.
  • Add cooked pasta to oven dish. Pour in the vegan cheese sauce and stir to coat.
  • Top with breadcrumbs mixed with nutritional yeast.
  • Bake or broil at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes until golden.