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Miso Mac (But No Cheese)

5 | 3 reviews
This recipe is all miso mac, but no cheese. It's a copycat Annie's Mac n' Cheese recipe that is easily made dairy-free, vegan and takes minutes to make. This is my ultimate comfort food recipe and I love it as an easy weekday meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plant based milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • 4 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white miso, plus more to taste
  • 16 ounces pasta shells, 1 box
  • salt to taste
For the furikake topping
  • 2 sheets nori, crunched up
  • 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt or MSG

Instructions 

Start with the furikake topping:
  1. Crumble together the nori and toss with the sesame seeds, coconut sugar and salt. Spread this evenly on a baking sheet and toast at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or until the sesame seeds are slightly brown.
  2. Set this aside.
For the miso mac:
  1. Combine the milk and stock in a small measuring cup and whisk them together. Set aside.
  2. Bring a large skillet or dutch oven to medium-low heat and melt the butter. Once the butter is fully melted, add the flour and stir to combine.
  3. The butter and flour will combine into a chunky paste. Keep stirring and toasting this on low heat to help cook out the raw flour, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add in the miso and stir to combine with the butter and flour, it should be a loose cookie-dough texture.
  5. During this time, set a large pot of water to boil. Salt the water generously and begin cooking the pasta to al dente per package instructions.
  6. Go back to the sauce and add 1/4 cup of the stock and milk mixture at a time, whisking constantly until you form a smooth sauce. Continue adding 1/4 cup of the milk and stock at a time until the sauce is thick but smooth.
  7. When the pasta is done cooking, use a slotted spoon to scoop it directly into the skillet with the sauce. Stir to combine.
  8. Plate the pasta, top with the furikake seasoning and serve!