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October 24, 2019 by Fran Costigan 10 Comments

Cheesy Primavera Mac from Vegan Mac and Cheese by Robin Robertson

Cheesy Primavera Mac from Vegan Mac and Cheese by Robin RobertsonCheesy Primavera Mac from Vegan Mac and Cheese by Robin Robertson is a delicious dinner comfort food dish that’s loaded with lots of healthy vegetables, and it’s Mac n Cheese!

Vegan Mac and Cheese by Robin Robertson

Vegan Mac and Cheese

If there is anyone who doesn’t love mac n’ cheese, I haven’t yet met them. Now thanks to bestselling author Robin Robertson, we can have vegan mac n’ cheese 50 different ways. Robin’s recipes always work so you can feel confident when you cook. You’ll want to run into your kitchen to make one—or more!—of the irresistible recipes in her newest book, Vegan Mac and Cheese. In addition to the mac and cheese recipes, you’ll find lists of toppings and add-ins.

In the book, Robin shows how to make rich, delectable pasta dishes featuring vegan cheese sauces that start with plant milk, vegetables, and nuts as their base ingredients. Using these sauces, you can make classic dishes, such as Mom’s Classic Mac UnCheese, and globally creative dishes, like Indian Curry Mac.

I was happy to find an entire chapter to veggie-loaded dishes, like Buffalo Cauliflower Mac and Arugula Pesto Mac UnCheese. Another chapter serves up meatless mac and cheeses made meaty with lentils, jackfruit, mushrooms, and more.  For fun, there are recipes for Mac and Cheese Balls, Mac ‘n’ Cheese Pizza, and Waffled Mac and Cheese.

I was very happy with this Cheesy Primavera Mac, and so were my 4 grandchildren who’ve already tasted a few of Robin’s Vegan Mac and Cheese recipes. She’s got everyone covered, so grab this book.

Cheesy Primavera Mac
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Cheesy Primavera Mac

I like to use tricolor rotini in this lovely springtime casserole to mirror the gorgeous colors of the vegetables in the dish
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword vegan mac and cheese, vegan pasta primavera
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Yields 6 servings
Author Robin Robertson

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 1 large russet potato peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium carrot chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1/2 cup (70 g) unsalted raw cashews
  • 1/3 cup (20 g) nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon (17 g) white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper

Pasta and Vegetables:

  • 16 ounces (454 g) tricolor rotini or other small pasta
  • 2 cups (142 g) small broccoli florets
  • 3 scallions, white and green parts minced
  • 2 cups (60 g) chopped fresh spinach, arugula, or watercress
  • 1 cup (149 g) cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
  • 1/4 cup (36 g) roasted hulled sunflower seeds optional, garnish
  • Handful small basil leaves optional, garnish

Instructions

  1. To make the sauce: In a saucepan, combine the potato, carrot, garlic, and cashews with enough water to cover. Place the pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Reserve 2 cups (480 mof the cooking water. Drain and transfer the cooked vegetables and cashews to a high-speed blender, along with the reserved cooking water.
  2. Add the nutritional yeast, olive oil, paprika, miso, and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning, as needed. Set aside.
  3. To make the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. About 5 minutes before the pasta is done, add the broccoli to the pot. Drain the pasta and broccoli and return them to the pot.
  4. Place the pot over low heat and add the scallions, spinach, and cherry tomatoes and toss to combine.
  5. Pour the sauce over the pasta and vegetables and toss to combine and heat through. Transfer to a large serving dish and serve hot, garnished with sunflower seeds and basil leaves, if using.

Recipe Notes

Vegan Mac & Cheese by Robin Robertson © 2019 Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc.

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Filed Under: Recipes, Savory Dishes Tagged With: Robin Robertson, vegan mac and cheese, vegan macaroni and cheese, vegan pasta primavera

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Comments

  1. AvatarSusan says

    October 25, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    I like most mac and cheese! Always ready for more.

    Reply
    • Fran CostiganFran Costigan says

      October 26, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Hi Susan,
      I honestly have never met anyone who doesn’t love mac n’cheese!!
      I agree with you- always room for more!

      Reply
  2. AvatarKaren D says

    October 26, 2019 at 11:07 am

    Just basic, using a cashew based sauce…. expand my horizons 🙂

    Reply
    • Fran CostiganFran Costigan says

      October 26, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Karen,
      Robin’s mac n cheese book definitely will expand your horizons!!

      Fran

      Reply
  3. Avatarae minx says

    October 30, 2019 at 9:39 pm

    I love a good mac and cheese with cheddar and gruyere. I like a bit of tang from that gruyere

    Reply
    • Fran CostiganFran Costigan says

      October 30, 2019 at 9:59 pm

      You’ll find lots of tangy alternatives in Robin Robertson’s Mac n Cheese Cookbook!
      Fran

      Reply
  4. AvatarCassandra D says

    October 30, 2019 at 10:46 pm

    I would say Lobster mac and cheese.

    Reply
    • Fran CostiganFran Costigan says

      October 31, 2019 at 10:33 am

      Lobster mushrooms?? 🙂

      Reply
  5. AvatarAlissa Kircher says

    October 31, 2019 at 2:17 pm

    Made this Cheesy Primavera Mac last night — SOOOOOOOO delish!! Good thing I doubled the recipe because we can’t wait to have it again this evening. 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Fran CostiganFran Costigan says

      October 31, 2019 at 3:07 pm

      Ohhhh such great news! Thank you for letting us know this recipe is FABULOUS!! Enjoy!!

      Reply

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