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Spicy Spinach Vegan Mac & Cheese

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

for the spinach sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy milk
  • 2-3 cups spinach
  • 1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 cloves garlic
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • Herbamare (or salt) + pepper to taste

for the pasta

  • 1 1/2 cups of cooked macaroni pasta
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups of sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup Daiya Pepperjack cheese shreds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cook macaroni pasta on the stovetop according to package instructions.
  • Saute sliced cremini mushrooms in olive oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes (until mushrooms are dark in colour and all the moisture has evaporated).
  • Combine ingredients for the sauce in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
  • In a medium bowl mix together cooked pasta, spinach sauce, chopped jalapenos, mushrooms and daiya cheese.  Stir until well combined and then spoon into a small baking dish.
  • Garnish with extra cheese and bake uncovered at 350 for approx. 20 min.