Fancy Béchamel-style Mac & Cheese - Vegan Recipe

Ingredients

• 500g pasta curls
• 1/3 cup semi-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
• [For the béchamel sauce:]
• 2 1/2 tablespoons plant-based butter (e.g. Nuttelex)
• 1/3 cup plain flour
• 2 1/2 cups oat milk (or plant milk of choice)
• 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup plant-based mozzarella shreds (e.g. Biocheese or Made With Plants)
• 1/4 cup plant-based cheddar shreds (e.g. Biocheese or Made With Plants)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• [For the toasted breadcrumbs:]
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• [To serve (optional):]
• 1/3 cup plant-based parmesan (e.g. Made With Plants or Green Vie)
• Extra fresh basil leaves