Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese.

1. Step 1

   Start by bringing a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.

2. Step 2

   Once the water is bubbling, toss in the penne pasta and cook it, stirring occasionally, until it reaches that perfect al dente texture—this should take about 11 minutes.

3. Step 3

   After cooking, drain the pasta and return it to the pot, letting it hang out while you prepare the creamy sauce.

4. Step 4

   In the same pot, mix together the flour and olive oil until you create a smooth paste.

5. Step 5

   Gradually pour in the oat milk, stirring continuously to keep everything nice and smooth.

6. Step 6

   Next, add the pumpkin puree, whisking until it’s fully blended into the mixture.

7. Step 7

   Sprinkle in the garlic salt and fold in 4 ounces of the vegan cheese, stirring until the sauce is rich, creamy, and utterly delicious.

8. Step 8

   Now, it’s time to get your oven ready! Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler.

9. Step 9

   Once your sauce is ready, divide the pasta mixture evenly among three individual oval gratin dishes.

10. Step 10

    Generously sprinkle the remaining vegan cheese on top of each dish, creating a cheesy layer that will melt beautifully.

11. Step 11

    Pop the gratin dishes under the broiler in your preheated oven and watch as the cheese transforms into a bubbly, golden delight—this should take just 1 to 3 minutes.

12. Step 12

    Keep an eye on it to avoid burning! Once it’s perfectly melted, take them out and serve warm, savoring every creamy, cheesy bite.

13. Step 13

    Enjoy your delightful pasta creation!.