

Measure out 1 cup (237ml) of the cooking liquid and drain the rest of the cooked vegetables. Boil the chopped potato and carrot in a small pot with 2 cups (473ml) of water for about 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are fork-tender.Ģ. Remove from the heat and toss in the pasta.ġ. Taste and adjust the seasonings, lactic acid or lemon juice if needed. Stir in the lactic acid, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard, salt and pepper.ĥ. Add the vegan cheeses and stir until melted and creamy.Ĥ.

Add a little at a time and whisk constantly to make the roux sauce as lump-free as possible.ģ. Use a whisk to mix the flour and melted butter quickly and constantly. Heat the vegan butter or oil in a large skillet over low heat. Drain the pasta as soon as it’s cooked and toss in the desired sauce. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente.Ģ. Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Liquid aminos – substitute with tamari if desiredġ.Substitute with more vegan lactic acid or lemon juice Vinegar is added as well but it gets some extra flavor from the olives or capers. Brine from olives or capers – Sometimes contain lactic acid.I’ve used it in other recipes such as tofu ricotta. Substitute with lemon juice if not available. Vegan lactic acid – Highly recommended for a sharper, cheesier flavor.Nutritional yeast – for a cheesy flavor.Potato – adds a thicker, creamier texture to the sauce.Vegan Cheese Sauce Option #2 (with nutritional yeast, nut-free, cashew-free) Prepared mustard – substitute with ground mustard.Substitute with lemon juice if not available Vegan lactic acid – gives the sauce a cheesier flavor.Vegan Colby Jack cheese – I used Violife but you may also substitute with more cheddar.Vegan cheddar cheese – I used Violife which is also nut and gluten-free.Unsweetened oat milk – storebought or homemade.All-purpose flour – substitute with a gluten-free flour blend if desired.Soy-free vegan butter or margarine – can substitute extra virgin olive oil.Elbow macaroni – substitute gluten-free pasta or other pasta shapes if desired.Nutrition Ingredient Notes Vegan Cheese Sauce Option #1 (no cashews, no nutritional yeast, nut-free)
