Dairy-Free Classic Macaroni Pie
Dive into comfort food bliss with this **Dairy-Free Classic Macaroni Pie**, a plant-based spin on the beloved baked pasta dish! This recipe features tender elbow macaroni coated in a rich, velvety cheese-like sauce made from creamy almond milk, protein-packed nutritional yeast, and tapioca starch for that classic ooey-gooey texture—without any dairy. Flavored with dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and a hint of garlic and onion powder, every bite is bursting with savory goodness. Topped with crunchy dairy-free breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection, this macaroni pie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, whether served as a satisfying main or a hearty side dish. Ready in under an hour and perfect for vegans or those with dairy sensitivities, this recipe proves comfort food can be indulgent, wholesome, and entirely dairy-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams elbow macaroni
- 500 milliliters unsweetened almond milk
- 60 grams nutritional yeast
- 25 grams tapioca starch
- 60 milliliters olive oil
- 15 grams dijon mustard
- 5 grams garlic powder
- 5 grams onion powder
- 2 grams smoked paprika
- 5 grams salt
- 2 grams black pepper
- 50 grams breadcrumbs (dairy-free)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the almond milk, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk continuously as you heat the mixture. The tapioca starch will begin to thicken the sauce as it heats up. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and creamy, about 5-7 minutes.
Combine the cooked macaroni and the cheese sauce in a large mixing bowl. Stir well to ensure the macaroni is evenly coated with the sauce.
Transfer the macaroni mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the dairy-free breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the macaroni.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your Dairy-Free Classic Macaroni Pie as a main dish or as a side. It's delicious hot or cold!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 72.9 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3025 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 287.4 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 81.7 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 972 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 1612 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
