A creamy base of pureed carrot, tofu, and cheese helps create a luxurious sauce with reduced calories and increased protein and nutrients. Top with pork panko or leave that off for a vegetarian version.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword american, broccoli, cheddar, cheese, edamame, lupin, mac and cheese, main, nightshade-free, nut-free, pasta, tofu, vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 476kcal
Author Jenny Ross
Ingredients
6ouncescarrotspeeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick, about 3 medium carrots
8ouncesbroccoliflorets
8ouncesgluten-free edamame pasta or lupin flour pastaor make your own
2garlic clovesminced
16ouncessilken tofu
4ouncesreduced fat cheddarshredded
4ouncessharp cheddarshredded, or more reduced fat if you want even lower fat calories
Preheat the oven to 375ºF and lightly grease an oven-safe baking dish, set aside.
Microwave the carrots in a microwave-safe bowl until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Alternatively, steam the carrots in a steamer basket on the stovetop until tender, 6-8 minutes over boiling water. Transfer to a blender along with the tofu and garlic.
Steam the broccoli the same way, until just tender-crisp, about 6 minutes. Set aside.
Boil a large pot of generously salted water. Add pasta and boil according to package directions, until al dente. Drain and reserve some of the pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
Blend the carrots, tofu, and garlic until completely smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in cheeses, mushroom powder, yeast extract, nutritional yeast, and onion powder. Add reserved water as needed to get the sauce to desired consistency.
Add broccoli and pasta and stir. Pour into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with pork panko, if using. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden on top.