Name: Garlicky Korean Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz macaroni pasta; 1 cup chopped broccoli; 1 tsp olive oil; 0.5 null medium onion chopped; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1 tbsp gochujang (or use sambal oelek (asian chile paste, or sriracha)); 4 cloves roasted garlic; 0.25 cup cashews; 1 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot starch); 1.75 cup water; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.75 tsp salt (or more); 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp prepared mustard (or ground); 2 tsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp ketchup (or tomato paste); 1.5 tsp lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar); 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp nutritional yeast; 0.5 tsp thyme; null null black pepper to taste; null null vegan parmesan ((optional)); null null vegan cheddar cheese ((optional))

Instructions

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1

Cook the macaroni pasta (8 oz) according to package directions in a large saucepan. Add chopped broccoli (1 cup) during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
2

In a skillet, heat olive oil (1 tsp) over medium heat. Add the onion chopped (0.5 medium) and garlic minced (4 cloves). Cook until golden, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
3

While the onion cooks, blend the sauce ingredients: roasted garlic (4 cloves), cashews (0.25 cup), cornstarch (1 tbsp), water (1.75 cup), paprika (0.5 tsp), salt (0.75 tsp), black pepper (0.25 tsp), prepared mustard (0.25 tsp), soy sauce (2 tsp), ketchup (1 tbsp), lemon juice (1.5 tsp), extra virgin olive oil (2 tsp), and nutritional yeast (3 tbsp) until completely smooth. Blend for 2-3 one-minute cycles for best results.
4

Add the gochujang (1 tbsp) to the cooked onion mixture in the skillet and mix well. Cook for 1 minute.
5

Pour the blended sauce mixture into the skillet with the gochujang and onions. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened. Taste and adjust the salt (0.75 tsp) or spiciness as needed. Optionally, stir in some [vegan cheddar cheese] shreds.
6

Fold in the cooked macaroni pasta (8 oz) and chopped broccoli (1 cup) along with thyme (0.5 tsp). Toss well to coat. Cover and cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat and let sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
7

Serve immediately, garnished generously with [black pepper to taste] and optional [vegan parmesan] or more [vegan cheddar cheese].