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Easy Baked Vegetarian Mac and Cheese Recipe (Gluten free)

One Pan Vegetarian Mac and Cheese (Gluten free)

This vegetarian mac and cheese recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights and meal prep! You only need a handful of ingredients and one baking dish. No need to create a complicated shopping list or spend hours searching for obscure ingredients. The easy recipe requires minimal steps. There's no pre-cooking the pasta either! Simply combine everything in a baking dish and let the oven do the work for you. The whole family will love this ultimate comfort food recipe, even the picky eater.
This recipe is gluten free, vegetarian and nut free. It can also be made vegan and dairy free. 
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces gluten-free pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups plant-based milk
  • ½ to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or dairy-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons roast garlic nutritional yeast
  • ½ tablespoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a baking dish, combine the uncooked pasta, chopped broccoli, plant-based milk, shredded cheddar cheese (or dairy-free alternative), roast garlic nutritional yeast, paprika, and shredded Parmesan cheese (or dairy-free alternative).
  • Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 1 hour, or until the pasta is tender and cooked through.
  • Remove the aluminum foil and check the pasta for doneness. If the pasta is still firm, return the dish to the oven, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.