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Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese Recipe

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This creamy and comforting Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese offers a dairy-free twist on the classic comfort food by using sweet potatoes and coconut milk to create a rich, velvety sauce. Packed with flavor from nutritional yeast, dijon mustard, and smoky paprika, this recipe is perfect for a quick 20-minute meal that serves four.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Sauce

  • 350 grams sweet potato (peeled and diced, approx. 2 cups or 1 medium sweet potato)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Pasta

  • 400 grams elbow pasta
  • Water for boiling
  • Salt for pasta water

Instructions

  1. Cook Sweet Potato: Peel and chop your sweet potato into 2 cm cubes and add them to a small saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the sweet potato is completely soft and tender, approximately 10-12 minutes.
  2. Cook Pasta: While the sweet potatoes are cooking, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add elbow pasta and cook according to the package directions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and return pasta to the saucepan, reserving some pasta water for later use.
  3. Prepare Sauce: Drain the cooked sweet potato and transfer it to a blender. Add coconut milk, 1 cup water, nutritional yeast, dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Blend for 2–3 minutes until the sauce is completely smooth and silky.
  4. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Pour the blended sauce over the cooked pasta in the saucepan. Stir well to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach your desired sauce consistency. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
  5. Serve: Serve the sweet potato mac and cheese immediately while warm for the best creamy texture.

Notes

  • You can substitute coconut milk with any other plant-based milk for a different flavor.
  • Use gluten-free pasta if you need this dish to be gluten free.
  • Adjust the soy sauce quantity to regulate saltiness and consider low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier option.
  • The sauce can be warmed gently on the stovetop if needed after combining with pasta.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently with a splash of water or milk to loosen the sauce.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/sweet-potato-mac-and-cheese-recipe/