Fancy Béchamel-style Mac & Cheese - Vegan Recipe

Ingredients

• 500g pasta curls (gluten-free if needed)
• 1/3 cup semi-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/3 cup basil leaves
• [Béchamel sauce]
• 2 1/2 tablespoons plant-based butter (e.g. Nuttelex)
• 1/3 cup plain flour (gluten-free if needed)
• 2 1/2 cups oat milk (or neutral tasting plant milk of choice)
• 1/3 cup nutritional savoury yeast flakes
• 1/4 cup vegan mozzarella-style shreds
• 1/4 cup vegan cheddar-style shreds
• Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper
• [Toasted breadcrumbs]
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs (gluten-free if required)
• [To serve]
• 1/3 cup vegan parmesan (optional)