If you want to add a crispy topping without using store-bought vegan cheese, you can sprinkle over some bread crumbs or crushed crunchy crackers before baking the pasta casserole. So I’m pretty sure, you won’t miss the real cheese! However, that is just optional because this baked broccoli vegan mac and cheese tastes delicious as it is! There are plenty of ingredients that bring flavor and a creamy cheesy bite to this pasta bake. When it comes to pasta bake, potato gratin or any casserole I like to sprinkle shredded vegan cheese over the top for a crispy golden broiled topping. Or make your own spaghetti or fettuccine pasta with this simple homemade pasta dough recipe. You can absolutely use your favorite pasta variety, such as macaroni elbows, farfalle, penne, fusilli, etc. So, as well as being nut-free this vegan pasta bake can easily be made gluten-free too by using gluten-free pasta. If you need the recipe to be nut-free, you can substitute sunflower seeds, tahini, pepitas or vegan cream cheese made of soy. Just take note that using other ingredients may change the taste. However, feel free to use other nuts, such as slivered almonds or macadamia. So what is not to love?! Pasta Bake with Best Vegan Cheese Sauceįor the “creamy” base I use potatoes, carrots, and cashews because they’re rich, thick and neutral in taste.

For me, it is honestly just the best and most amazing easy vegan cheese sauce! It is creamy, thick, flavorful and rich but also healthy thanks to the dairy-free ingredients and hidden veggies. There are so many dairy-free cheese sauce recipes on google but I have never tried one that is as delicious as my version. I actually shared this vegan macaroni and cheese recipe ages ago but since it’s so popular here on the blog, I wanted to share another version with a tasty twist! So if you love my classic dairy-free vegan mac and cheese cooked on the stove, you’ll love this broccoli pasta bake, too!

Honestly, I prepare my all-time favorite easy vegan cheese sauce at least once a week because it’s so easy to make, so delicious, and always eaten super fast, haha! Since I love to enjoy it with pasta but also with vegetables like broccoli, I often combine both and bake it up in a skillet for a quick 10-Minute casserole! There is often nothing better than a big bowl of creamy cheesy vegan pasta straight out of one pot, pan or skillet.

This is the Best Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese with Broccoli Recipe + Video that is ready in under 30-minutes! It’s a delicious broccoli macaroni pasta bake with dairy-free easy vegan cheese sauce and healthy veggies that can easily be made nut-free & gluten-free! No matter if you’re vegan, vegetarian or non-vegan – this simple cheesy pasta casserole makes the perfect quick lunch or dinner for anyone! Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe

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