Vegan Broccoli Mac And Cheese — One Pot, 30 Minutes #veganrecipes #shorts

Vegan broccoli mac and cheese made in one pot, with creamy pasta shells and tender broccoli. The pasta cooks directly in the sauce—no separate boiling, draining or blender needed.

Full recipe and tips:

Vegan Mac and Cheese with Broccoli (One Pot)

Serves 4 | Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes | Total: about 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS
• 12 oz (340 g) dry medium pasta shells
• 3 tbsp vegan butter
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1.75 oz (50 g) vegan Parmesan, finely grated; use a variety suitable for melting
• 2½ cups low-sodium vegetable stock
• 1 cup unsweetened vegan cooking cream (soy or oat)
• 10 oz (280 g) broccoli, cut into small florets
• Salt to taste

METHOD
1. Cut the broccoli into small florets, about ¾ inch (2 cm) across. Have a little hot water ready to adjust the sauce.
2. Add the dry pasta, vegan butter, Dijon, tomato paste, seasonings and vegan Parmesan to a large, deep sauté pan with a lid. Pour in the stock and cooking cream. Heat over medium, stirring until combined.
3. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for about 6–8 minutes, stirring thoroughly every 2 minutes. Add small splashes of hot water if the sauce thickens before the pasta is tender.
4. Stir in the broccoli when the pasta has about 4–6 minutes left to cook. Cover and simmer, stirring halfway through, until the broccoli and pasta are tender.
5. If the sauce is too loose, simmer uncovered briefly. If too thick, add a little hot water. Taste before adding salt.
6. Remove from the heat and rest for 1–2 minutes. Serve creamy and slightly saucy—the pasta thickens as it stands.

TIPS
Use pasta with a package cooking time of about 10–12 minutes and adjust as needed. Choose plain cooking cream, not sweetened creamer. For a stronger cheese flavor, stir in 3 oz (85 g) vegan cheddar at the end with a splash of hot water if needed.

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