Easy Vegan Butternut Squash Mac ‘n Cheese
Only 6 ingredients and prepared like the viral baked feta pasta, this nut-free and vegan roasted butternut squash mac ‘n cheese is so creamy, dreamy & delicious (and can be made gluten-free with your favorite gf pasta). This 30-minute, allergy-friendly family favorite is perfect for busy weeknights.
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
6
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
- 16 oz16 oz16 oz Pasta, I used small shell pasta, cooked according to package instructions for al dente (*reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water)*
- 20 oz20 oz20 oz Butternut Squash, Pre-cut Chunks of fresh butternut squash
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt, Divided use
- 7 oz7 oz7 oz Vegan Feta (Violife "Just Like Feta"), I used Violife Epic Mature Cheddar block but their feta block can be used too
- 4 Tbsp4 Tbsp4 Tbsp Plant Based Butter
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place butternut squash chunks in a large, deep baking dish. Coat with olive oil & 1/2 Tsp salt. Place vegan cheese block in center. Turn twice to coat vegan cheese block in olive oil.
- Bake on middle rack of oven until vegan cheese block is bubbly & melted, and squash is fork tender, about 20 minutes.
- Mash squash directly in baking dish, mixing with melted vegan cheese. Stir in reserved pasta cooking water, remaining salt, and plant butter until melted. Add cooked pasta; stir to combine with sauce. Also reheats well as leftovers. Serves 6-8.
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Dairy Free Entrées Nightshade Free Other Pescetarian Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 535 |
| Fat: | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 19 g |
| Protein: | 44 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 1215 mg |
| Fiber: | 4 g |
| Sugars: | 0 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated for total recipe. | |
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