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Creamy Mac ‘n Cauli

with nutritional yeast, almond milk & a panko-parsley crumb

Saver Vegetarian

4.6

  • Hands on15 - 30 minutes
  • Overall25 - 45 minutes
Photo of Creamy Mac ‘n Cauli

Give our vegan twist on a classic mac ‘n cheese a try! You won’t miss the cheese one bit! Nutritional yeast, almond milk and a delicious herby crumb come together to bring a scrumptious and creamy flavour combo. Enjoy the freshness of baby tomatoes and a balsamic reduction for a hint of tang. Give it a go!

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. GET YOUR CAULI ON

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the sliced Onion and fry for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent, shifting occasionally. Add the grated Garlic and fry for 1 minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add the cauliflower florets, the almond milk, a knob of dairy-free butter or coconut oil, and seasoning. Cover with the lid and leave to simmer for 5-8 minutes until the cauliflower is soft and cooked through.

  2. PASTA & CRUMB

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. When the water is boiling, cook the pasta for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through some olive oil to prevent sticking. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, the chopped Parsley and some seasoning.

  3. BLISTERED TOMATOES

    Place the halved baby tomatoes on a roasting tray, coat in oil and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven for 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered. Just before serving, toss with the balsamic reduction until fully coated.

  4. THE SAUCY STUFF

    Once the cauliflower is softened, add to a blender along with everything else in the pot, the nutritional yeast and the Dijon mustard. Pulse until smooth, adding the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce, if required. The finished sauce should be the consistency of a creamy cheese sauce. Add the cooked pasta to the finished sauce and mix until fully coated. Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to an ovenproof dish and top with the Parsley crumb. Roast in the hot oven for 8-12 minutes until the crumb is browned.

  5. MAC MY DAY

    Dish up a hearty portion of the creamy mac ‘n cauli. Top with the balsamic-glazed tomatoes, a big grind of pepper and tuck in, Chef!

  • Onion - 1

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Cauliflower Florets - 100g

  • Almond Milk - 250ml

  • Conchiglioni Pasta - 125g

  • Panko Breadcrumbs - 20ml

  • Fresh Parsley - 4g

  • Baby Tomatoes - 80g

  • Balsamic Reduction - 15ml

  • Nutritional Yeast - 10ml

  • Dijon Mustard - 5ml

  1. GET YOUR CAULI ON

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the sliced Onion and fry for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent, shifting occasionally. Add the grated Garlic and fry for 1 minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add the cauliflower florets, the almond milk, a knob of dairy-free butter or coconut oil, and seasoning. Cover with the lid and leave to simmer for 8-10 minutes until the cauliflower is soft and cooked through.

  2. PASTA & CRUMB

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. When the water is boiling, cook the pasta for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through some olive oil to prevent sticking. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, the chopped Parsley and some seasoning.

  3. BLISTERED TOMATOES

    Place the halved baby tomatoes on a roasting tray, coat in oil and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven for 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered. Just before serving, toss with the balsamic reduction until fully coated.

  4. THE SAUCY STUFF

    Once the cauliflower is softened, add to a blender along with everything else in the pot, the nutritional yeast and the Dijon mustard. Pulse until smooth, adding the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce, if required. The finished sauce should be the consistency of a creamy cheese sauce. Add the cooked pasta to the finished sauce and mix until fully coated. Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to an ovenproof dish and top with the Parsley crumb. Roast in the hot oven for 8-12 minutes until the crumb is browned.

  5. MAC MY DAY

    Dish up a hearty portion of the creamy mac ‘n cauli. Top with the balsamic-glazed tomatoes, a big grind of pepper and tuck in, Chef!

  • Onion - 1

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Cauliflower Florets - 200g

  • Almond Milk - 500ml

  • Conchiglioni Pasta - 250g

  • Panko Breadcrumbs - 40ml

  • Fresh Parsley - 8g

  • Baby Tomatoes - 160g

  • Balsamic Reduction - 30ml

  • Nutritional Yeast - 20ml

  • Dijon Mustard - 10ml

  1. GET YOUR CAULI ON

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the sliced Onion and fry for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent, shifting occasionally. Add the grated Garlic and fry for 1 minute, until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add the cauliflower florets, the almond milk, a knob of dairy-free butter or coconut oil, and seasoning. Cover with the lid and leave to simmer for 10-12 minutes until the cauliflower is soft and cooked through.

  2. PASTA & CRUMB

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. When the water is boiling, cook the pasta for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through some olive oil to prevent sticking. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, the chopped Parsley and some seasoning.

  3. BLISTERED TOMATOES

    Place the halved baby tomatoes on a roasting tray, coat in oil and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven for 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered. Just before serving, toss with the balsamic reduction until fully coated.

  4. THE SAUCY STUFF

    Once the cauliflower is softened, add to a blender along with everything else in the pot, the nutritional yeast and the Dijon mustard. Pulse until smooth, adding the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce, if required. The finished sauce should be the consistency of a creamy cheese sauce. Add the cooked pasta to the finished sauce and mix until fully coated. Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to an ovenproof dish and top with the Parsley crumb. Roast in the hot oven for 12-15 minutes until the crumb is browned.

  5. MAC MY DAY

    Dish up a hearty portion of the creamy mac ‘n cauli. Top with the balsamic-glazed tomatoes, a big grind of pepper and tuck in, Chef!

  • Onions - 2

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Cauliflower Florets - 300g

  • Almond Milk - 750ml

  • Conchiglioni Pasta - 325g

  • Panko Breadcrumbs - 60ml

  • Fresh Parsley - 12g

  • Baby Tomatoes - 240g

  • Balsamic Reduction - 45ml

  • Nutritional Yeast - 30ml

  • Dijon Mustard - 15ml

  1. GET YOUR CAULI ON

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the sliced Onion and fry for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent, shifting occasionally. Add the grated Garlic and fry for 1 minute, until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add the cauliflower florets, the almond milk, a knob of dairy-free butter or coconut oil, and seasoning. Cover with the lid and leave to simmer for 10-12 minutes until the cauliflower is soft and cooked through.

  2. PASTA & CRUMB

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. When the water is boiling, cook the pasta for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through some olive oil to prevent sticking. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, the chopped Parsley and some seasoning.

  3. BLISTERED TOMATOES

    Place the halved baby tomatoes on a roasting tray, coat in oil and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven for 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered. Just before serving, toss with the balsamic reduction until fully coated.

  4. THE SAUCY STUFF

    Once the cauliflower is softened, add to a blender along with everything else in the pot, the nutritional yeast and the Dijon mustard. Pulse until smooth, adding the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce, if required. The finished sauce should be the consistency of a creamy cheese sauce. Add the cooked pasta to the finished sauce and mix until fully coated. Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to an ovenproof dish and top with the Parsley crumb. Roast in the hot oven for 12-15 minutes until the crumb is browned.

  5. MAC MY DAY

    Dish up a hearty portion of the creamy mac ‘n cauli. Top with the balsamic-glazed tomatoes, a big grind of pepper and tuck in, Chef!

  • Onions - 2

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Cauliflower Florets - 400g

  • Almond Milk - 1L

  • Conchiglioni Pasta - 500g

  • Panko Breadcrumbs - 80ml

  • Fresh Parsley - 15g

  • Baby Tomatoes - 320g

  • Balsamic Reduction - 60ml

  • Nutritional Yeast - 40ml

  • Dijon Mustard - 20ml

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R860.28

for 4 servings · R215.07 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • Baby Tomatoes
  • Panko Breadcrumbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Creamy Mac ‘n Cauli?

The preparation time for Creamy Mac ‘n Cauli with nutritional yeast, almond milk & a panko-parsley crumb is between 15 and 30 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Creamy Mac ‘n Cauli with nutritional yeast, almond milk & a panko-parsley crumb?

The total time required to make Creamy Mac ‘n Cauli with nutritional yeast, almond milk & a panko-parsley crumb is between 25 and 45 minutes.

How many servings does Creamy Mac ‘n Cauli provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Creamy Mac ‘n Cauli?

Almond Milk, Baby Tomato, Balsamic Reduction, Cauliflower Florets, Conchiglioni Pasta, Dijon Mustard, Garlic, Nutritional Yeast, Onion, Panko Breadcrumb, Parsley

What is the nutritional information of Creamy Mac ‘n Cauli?

Calories: 688, Carbs: 124 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 26.8 grams, Sugar: 14.7 grams, Salt: 520 grams

How do I prepare Creamy Mac ‘n Cauli?

PASTA & CRUMB: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. When the water is boiling, cook the pasta for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through some olive oil to prevent sticking. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, the chopped parsley and some seasoning. THE SAUCY STUFF: Once the cauliflower is softened, add to a blender along with everything else in the pot, the nutritional yeast and the Dijon mustard. Pulse until smooth, adding the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce, if required. The finished sauce should be the consistency of a creamy cheese sauce. Add the cooked pasta to the finished sauce and mix until fully coated. Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to an ovenproof dish and top with the parsley crumb. Roast in the hot oven for 8-12 minutes until the crumb is browned. BLISTERED TOMATOES: Place the halved baby tomatoes on a roasting tray, coat in oil and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven for 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered. Just before serving, toss with the balsamic reduction until fully coated. GET YOUR CAULI ON: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the sliced onion and fry for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic and fry for 1 minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add the cauliflower florets, the almond milk, a knob of dairy-free butter or coconut oil, and seasoning. Cover with the lid and leave to simmer for 8-10 minutes until the cauliflower is soft and cooked through. MAC MY DAY: Dish up a hearty portion of the creamy mac ‘n cauli. Top with the balsamic-glazed tomatoes, a big grind of pepper and tuck in, Chef!

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Creamy Mac ‘n Cauli?

Almond Milk, Baby Tomato, Balsamic Reduction, Cauliflower Florets, Conchiglioni Pasta, Dijon Mustard, Garlic, Nutritional Yeast, Onion, Panko Breadcrumb, Parsley

How many calories does Creamy Mac ‘n Cauli have?

688 calories

How much fat content does Creamy Mac ‘n Cauli have?

grams