I was thrilled to hear some family members say they would be happy to eat like this if I was there to cook all the time. They were satisfied by this and all of the meals I served. Vegan food can be very delicious if you know what to do, have the right ingredients, and take the time to make food from scratch. (Which is a key to great food of all types! More on that another day.)
Here is my version of Julie’s Creamy Spinach Florentine recipe. It is not difficult but it does take a bit of time. The results are worth it.
- 8 ounces dried macaroni or other pasta
- 1 ½ - 2 lbs fresh spinach (or 1 10-oz bag frozen spinach, thawed and liquid drained)
- 1 recipe Alfredo Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- ¾ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 21/2 cups plain unsweetened almond, soy or other vegan milk
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup raw unsalted cashews
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
- 3 tablespoons oat flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 11/4 teaspoons fine sea salt, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta well and transfer to a large bowl.
- While the pasta is still hot, add the spinach to the pasta.
- Mix well to wilt the spinach and distribute through the pasta.
- Add the sauce and mix until the pasta is thickly coated.
- Add Dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, granulated onion, and nutmeg.
- Stir well.
- Add salt and pepper, and adjust seasonings to taste.
- Pour into your baking dish.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly around the edges.
- Place ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- Blend the mixture until very smooth.
- Pour in to a large saucepan and place over medium-high heat.
- Bring to a simmer, whisking continuously.
- Reduce the heat slightly and cook, whisking continuously until thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes.
How does your non-vegan family react to your vegan meals?
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