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Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese without Nutritional Yeast

This easy vegan mac and cheese without nutritional yeast is garlicky, buttery, and perfectly cheesy, with no cashews, no blender, and just 10 minutes of prep.
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: easy, quick, simple

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz box gluten-free pasta shells or elbows I used Banza
  • 1 cup Follow Your Heart Parmesan cheese
  • 1 heaping tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic granules or powder
  • ¼-½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2-3 tablespoons hemp seeds

Instructions

  • Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain well, then return it to the pot.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the vegan cheese and butter or oil. Stir for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese has softened and evenly coated the pasta.
  • Remove from the heat, then stir in the garlic powder, black pepper, and hemp hearts. Serve immediately.