Macaroni And Cheese With A Twist Recipe

Name: Macaroni And Cheese With A Twist
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, minced; 2 cups soymilk (can substitute skim milk); 12 ounces soft tofu or 12 ounces silken tofu; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon white miso; 1 -2 dash hot sauce; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; salt & freshly ground black pepper (for a nice change, try using fresh ground white pepper); 12 ounces rotini pasta (spiral shaped); 1 cup grated soy cheese (can substitute cheddar or monteray jack cheese if you eat dairy); 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
2 cups soymilk (can substitute skim milk)
12 ounces soft tofu or 12 ounces silken tofu
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon white miso
1 -2 dash hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
salt & freshly ground black pepper (for a nice change, try using fresh ground white pepper)
12 ounces rotini pasta (spiral shaped)
1 cup grated soy cheese (can substitute cheddar or monteray jack cheese if you eat dairy)
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Lightly spray a 2 1/2 quart caserole dish with cooking spray.
3
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, and saute the onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
4
Place onions in a blender or food processor with the milk, tofu, lemon juice, miso, hot sauce, turmeric, and salt and pepper.
5
Process until well blended.
6
Take a taste and adjust any of the seasonings as needed, then set aside.
7
Cook rotini in a large pot of boiling salted water until just under al dente (I'd say about 6-7 minutes).
8
Drain pasta and add the sauce from the blender and half of the grated cheese.
9
Combine well.
10
Place pasta into the caserole dish, and top with the breadcrumbs and the remaining cheese.
11
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
12
Uncover and bake until the top is lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes longer.
13
Let sit about 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

569

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, minced, 2 cups soymilk (can substitute skim milk), 12 ounces soft tofu or 12 ounces silken tofu, and more.

Yes, Macaroni And Cheese With A Twist falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Macaroni And Cheese With A Twist

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