Almost Vegan Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

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   Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan, add brown rice pasta and 1/2 teaspoons salt.

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   Cook for approximately 15 minutes on low boil, uncovered, stirring every two minutes.

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   (To save energy, boil pasta for five minutes, and cover.

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   Turn off heat, and let sit for twenty minutes.

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   Drain pasta and return to saucepan.

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   To saucepan, add soymilk and rice cheese slices.

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   Stir over low heat until cheese is melted.

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   Add flour, 1 teaspoons salt, pepper, and chili powder.

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    Stir until cheese sauce thickens.

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    If you choose to add baby spinach- which I highly recommend- gradually add small handfuls of spinach to the saucepan over medium heat, stirring gently, until the spinach is wilted, but not soggy.

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    This should take about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

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    Serve immediately, or let cool in refrigerator overnight.

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    By some process I don't completely understand, the spinach improves the taste of this dish immensely if it is refrigerated for more than two hours.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.