Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese
Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese
A creamy dairy-free pasta bake that still feels rich and comforting, perfect for an easy family dinner.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / gas mark 4.
- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the dairy-free butter over a medium heat.
- Stir in the plain flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually add the dairy-free milk, stirring well to keep the sauce smooth.
- Add the oat cream, dairy-free grated cheese, nutritional yeast, and Dijon mustard.
- Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy, then season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir until fully coated.
- Transfer to an ovenproof dish and sprinkle over the breadcrumbs if using.
- Bake for 15 minutes until hot through and lightly golden on top.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Oat cream and nutritional yeast help give this dish a richer, more comforting flavour.
- Use gluten-free pasta and gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed for your dietary requirements.
- This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be cooled, chilled, and reheated thoroughly.
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