RIDICULOUSLY CREAMY VEGAN SHELLS & CHEESE

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Fast, easy, and so tasty, it's even carnivore-approved. Reminiscent of the Velveeta classic, but SO much better!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup raw (unsalted cashews)
8 ounces small pasta shells (can substitute another pasta like good ol' macaroni)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1/2 medium clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt + more to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black + more to taste
1/2 cup water
Finely chopped fresh parsley (for garnish; optional)

Steps:

  • First soak your cashews using either the cold water (slower) method or the hot water (faster) method. Place cashews in a medium bowl or jar and pour 3 cups water over the top. If using cool water, they'll need to soak at room temperature for at least 2 hours (up to 24 hours). Alternately, you can pour 3 cups boiling water over the top, and then they'll only need to soak for about 15 minutes.
  • Place a large pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil. Add several pinches of salt to the water then add the pasta. Stir and cook according to package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, whip up the sauce. To the pitcher of a high-powered blender, add the soaked cashews, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic, mustard, chili powder, turmeric, one teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and water. Blend on high until completely smooth. The sauce should be thick, but a pourable consistency. If it's is too thick, add another tablespoon or two of water and blend again until it can be poured.
  • Drain the cooked pasta and return to the pan (off the heat). Pour the sauce over the pasta. Gently stir with a wooden spoon until the pasta is completely coated with the sauce.
  • Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Scoop into bowls or onto plates and garnish with a bit of chopped parsley if you wish. Serve and devour!

Sedrique Abie
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor.


Lhahin Ahmed
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Raj Gautam
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This is the best vegan shells and cheese I've ever had. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the shells are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


SERGIO CORONEL
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This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a different type of cheese.


Zainab M39
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I'm not a vegan, but I'm always looking for new and delicious recipes. This dish was a hit with my family! They loved the creamy sauce and the cheesy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamza Tariq
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Alvin Morrison
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor.


Nishan Khadka
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the shells were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Alinawaz Khan
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This is the best vegan shells and cheese I've ever had. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the shells are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


tshimologo radebe
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I'm a cheese lover, so I was skeptical about how good a vegan version of macaroni and cheese could be. But I was wrong! This dish was amazing. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the shells were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making thi


Ganesh Jirel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The sauce was so creamy and cheesy, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


JORGE MELTON
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this dish was. I'm not vegan, but I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate more plant-based meals into my diet. This recipe is a keeper!


Alamgir Official
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This vegan shells and cheese was a hit with my family! They loved the creamy sauce and the cheesy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.