Women’s Lib Casserole
I modified this recipe from a postcard Geoffrey gave me some time ago. It is, by far, the best vegan Macaroni and “Cheese” I’ve ever had.
Even though the original recipe “officially” calls for macaroni pasta, I used my favorite, spiral. Feel free to choose your favorite too ! After all, isn’t that what liberation is all about ?
8 oz of your favorite pasta, cooked
1/4 cup vegan margarine
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups plain soy milk
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 tbsp tamari
1/2 tsp stone ground mustard
few dashes of Mesa Rosa Chipotle Southwestern Smoky Blend, optional
Topping:
1 tbsp vegan margarine, melted
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1. To make topping, combine all ingredients. Set aside.
2. In a large pan, melt margarine over medium heat. Saute garlic for a minute. Beat in the flour to make a roux.
3. Add soy milk and continue to cook until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly.
4. Stir in the remaining ingredients until smooth. Add water if mixture becomes too thick.
5. Mix in the pasta. Transfer to a casserole dish and sprinkle with topping. Broil until topping is golden crispy. Serve immediately.
