May 30, 2009

Macaroni and No Cheese Casserole (Mark)

Ingredients
1 C. raw cashews
1 C. water
1/2 C. lemon or lime juice
2 Tbl. sesame seeds (I prefer brown, which have more calcium)
4 Tbl. nutritional yeast (the yellow flakes, NOT brewer's yeast)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. celery seed
1 onion
1/2 tsp. garlic powder or a few cloves of fresh garlic
pinches of basil, thyme and oregano to taste
1 jar (4 oz) pimentos
2/3 C. oil
whole wheat bread crumbs to cover.

Instructions

Slightly undercook about 1 lb. of macaroni in salted water. Drain and set aside.
In blender, blend together the cashews, water and lime juice. While blending, add the sesame seeds, yeast, pimentos and seasonings. Coarsely chop the onion and add while blending. Slowly add the oil and blend until creamy. Place macaroni in a pot and add the sauce. Mix gently to avoid breaking up the pasta, and pour into an oiled oblong baking (i.e. 9x12) dish. Cover with bread crumbs (garlic bread crumbs optional). Thread on a little oil, sprinkle additional basil, oregano and thyme if desired, and cover with foil. Bake at 350 for approximatly 30 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 10-12 minutes until browned and sizzling. Enjoy!

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