Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 pound

macaroni

dried

2 unit

Yukon Gold potatoes

peeled and diced

1 unit

carrot

peeled and diced

0.67 cup

white onion

diced

2.5 cup

water

none

0.67 cup

vegetable oil

none

0.33 cup

raw cashews

raw

0.33 cup

raw macadamia nuts

raw

2 tsp

fine sea salt

none

2 cloves

garlic

chopped

0.25 tsp

dry mustard

none

2 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

none

0.5 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

freshly ground

0.25 tsp

cayenne pepper

ground

0.25 cup

unseasoned bread crumbs

none

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2
~6 min

Prepare the macaroni according to the package directions.

Step 3
~6 min

Drain the cooked macaroni and set aside.

Step 4
~6 min

Combine the diced potatoes, carrot, onion, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 5
~6 min

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6
~6 min

Put the vegetable oil, cashews, macadamia nuts, salt, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, black pepper, cayenne, cooked vegetables, and their cooking water into a blender.

Step 7
~6 min

Process until completely smooth, creating the "cheeze" sauce.

Step 8
~6 min

Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce until completely coated.

Step 9
~6 min

Transfer macaroni and sauce to a lightly oiled 3-quart casserole dish.

Step 10
~6 min

Sprinkle with the bread crumbs, if using.

Step 11
~6 min

Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add nutritional yeast for a more cheesy flavor.

Use roasted vegetables for a deeper flavor.

Top with a sprinkle of paprika for added color.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated before baking.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Roasted Broccoli

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

American

Cultural Significance

Comfort food staple

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holidays
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Potluck
Holiday meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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