Macaroni And Cheese With A Secret Silken Tofu Sauce

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 10 -12 ounces elbow macaroni (or other short pasta shape such as cavatappi)
• 12 ounces silken tofu
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2-1 teaspoon mustard powder
• salt
• black pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook the macaroni in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente, then drain.
• 2 meanwhile, puree the tofu until perfectly smooth in a food processor or blender.
• 3 when the macaroni is cooked, drain it and return to the pot over medium heat.
• 4 add blended tofu, cheese, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.
• 5 stir until heated through and all the cheese it melted.
• 6 variation: bake in a casserole dish at 400 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and crusty.