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This tofu mac and cheese recipe is a creamy vegan pasta with a thick and flavorful sauce made from silken tofu and roasted vegetables. A high protein low calorie mac and cheese recipe that is plant based and tastes amazing.
I love serving this better mac and cheese with a large side salad and vegan garlic knots for a whole meal!
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This vegan tofu mac and cheese recipe is THE perfect guilt-free dinner when you need a little comfort food in your life. The secret to a thick and creamy plant-based cheese sauce are the spices and flavor you get from blended roasted vegetables in the sauce. This pasta is super thick, creamy, and the sauce-to-noodle ratio is so good! Seriously, these noodles are absolutely swimming in the sauce. This is one fun and flavorful mac and cheese dinner that you can feel good about eating!
This Tofu Mac and Cheese Recipe Is:
- Creamy
- Flavorful
- Decadent
- Tasty
- Loaded with Hidden Vegetables
- Nut Free and made without cashews or nuts
- Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, and Gluten free
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Eat Seasonal with This Tofu Macaroni and Cheese Recipe!
This tofu macaroni and cheese recipe is a great way to get in some seasonal summer produce! Summer time means fresh garden tomatoes and zucchini, both of which are blended with tofu in a creamy sauce for this vegan macaroni and cheese.
Combine all these amazing fresh ingredients into this hearty and delicious pasta. You can add some fresh herbs in the sauce too for a little extra zing! Check out my favorite summer recipes here on The Herbeevore for other garden veggie favorites.
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What’s In This Vegan Tofu Mac and Cheese Recipe?
See the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
- Rotini Pasta:I usedthis rotinifor a fun twist, but you can use any pasta of your choice! I like thisgreat GF rotini can be found here.
- Silken Tofu
- Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s inexpensive online, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
- Garlic
- Onion
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Zucchini
- Italian Seasoning Blend: usually has thyme, basil, rosemary, parsley, etc. I love this bright and flavorful Italian season mix which brings this amazing dish to life.
- Mustard Powder: I love adding this mustard powder to any mac and cheese type dish – it adds a nice sharpness and bright yellow color.
- Salt & Pepper
- Nutritional Yeast: not to be confused with bread baking yeast, nutritional yeast has a cheesy nutty umami flavor which is great in all kinds of dishes – I even sprinkle it on fresh popped pop corn and WOW! Also great in soups and sauces of all kinds.
- Milk Alternative:soymilk is a great option since it is nut free, and you can even buyshelf-stable soy milk powdertoo! Or use oat milk, rice milk, or coconut milk… any kind you would normally drink! However, make sure it is plain and unsweetened.
- Parsley
Meal Prep Tofu Macaroni and Cheese Recipes For the Win!
This dairy free tofu macaroni and cheese is the perfect recipe for easy homemade meal prep. I am a huge fan of meal prepping, batch cooking, and making recipes ahead. I love the convenience of cooking once and being able to enjoy quick homemade meals during the week when I don’t have time. There’s a whole.
With just a little planning and prep, you can have a week’s worth of recipes ready in the time it would take to make one portion. Just batch cook, divide into individual containers, and place in the fridge or freezer for later! I also made a list of my favorite meal prep products on Amazon that I use weekly. They make cooking easy.
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How Do I Make This Creamy Tofu Mac and Cheese Recipe?
- Preheat the oven to 425 Fahrenheit.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- On a large Sheet pan, pour the olive oil and toss with the tofu, onion, garlic, tomatoes, zucchini, mustard powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Toss well so all the veggies are coated in the spices and oil.
- Roast the vegetables for 30 minutes, flipping halfway during cooking.
- Add the vegetables to a blender. Pour in the nutritional yeast and soy milk milk. Blend on high for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce is thick and creamy. Add more milk for a thinner sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Pour sauce over cooked noodles, top with fresh parsley and enjoy!
More Creamy Vegan Pasta Recipes You’ll Love!
Vegan Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta Recipe (Nut Free, Dairy Free)
Peanut Curry Noodles Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Vegan Rasta Pasta Recipe (Sheet Pan Pasta, Gluten Free)
Tofu Bolognese Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free, High Protein)
Almond Milk Alfredo Sauce Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
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Get the Same Ingredients I Use For My High Protein Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe!
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Tofu Mac and Cheese
Kelly Jensen
This tofu mac and cheese recipe is a creamy vegan pasta with a thick and flavorful sauce made from silken tofu and roasted vegetables. A high protein low calorie mac and cheese recipe that is plant based, vegetarian, dairy free, and SO yummy!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine American, Italian, Vegan
Servings 8 servings
Calories 279 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta of choice use gluten free for a GF version
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 12 ounce package tofu
- 1 sweet onion chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 small zucchini chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 cups plain unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk of choice
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 Fahrenheit.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
On a large Sheet pan, pour the olive oil and toss with the tofu, onion, garlic, tomatoes, zucchini, mustard powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Toss well so all the veggies are coated in the spices and oil.
Roast the vegetables for 30 minutes, flipping halfway during cooking.
Add the vegetables to a blender. Pour in the nutritional yeast and almond milk. Blend on high for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce is thick and creamy. Add more milk for a thinner sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Pour sauce over cooked noodles, top with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 237mgPotassium: 337mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 461IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 2mg
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About the Author: Kelly Jensen
Kelly Jensen has 7 years experience as a food blogger, freelance recipe developer, content creator, beekeeper, and loves cooking everything she can from scratch.
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