Vegan Mac and Cheese with Broccoli

Step 1

Cook pasta in salted water until just al dente, and drain (reserve 1/4 cup cooking water). Set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile in a large pan, add the onions and oil. Cook onions on medium heat approx 10 minutes until translucent, adding a bit of water to prevent burning if needed.

Step 3

Add plant-based grounds, breaking up pieces with spatula. Cook until grounds are really browned and crispy, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Towards end of cooking, add the broccoli florets and cover, cook until broccoli is bright green and fork tender.

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan on medium heat, add the butter and cook until melted. Then add the flour. Whisk until smooth.

Step 6

Slowly, and whisking constantly, drizzle in the milk until fully added and smooth. Very gently simmer for 3 minutes.

Step 7

Add remaining items in ingredients list except parsley, and whisk into sauce until melted.

Step 8

Add the sauce to the pan with the onion mixture, along with the pasta. Stir well and slowly add in up to 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water as desired.

Step 9

Serve and top with the fresh chopped parsley.