How to Make Dairy Free Mac and Beans recipe

I'm a big fan of mac and cheese, but since I can't have cheese and don't want to substitute it with other cheeses, I figured I could make my version. It's called Mac and Beans.

Beans are quite starchy, which helps make a nice thicker sauce to coat the pasta. If you want to try it, here's how I made my Dairy-Free Mac and Beans recipe.

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Ingredients for Dairy Free Mac and Beans Recipe

1-2 tablespoon Olive Oil (Affiliate Link)
1 garlic (minced)
One medium onion (chopped)
1 carrot (diced)
2 cans of cannellini beans
½ teaspoon dried rosemary (Affiliate Link)
½ tsp dried parsley
½ tsp dried basil
3 cups of chicken broth (low sodium), 2 cups of boiling water for pasta, and 1 cup of bean mixture
2 cups elbow (Affiliate Link) pasta (gluten-free or regular)
Salt and Pepper (optional)

Instructions for Dairy Free Mac and Beans Recipe

First, Cut the carrots, onion, and garlic. Set aside.

Then, bring ½ water (1 cup) and ½ (2 cups) chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add elbow (Affiliate Link) pasta and cook according to the box (7 minutes or so). 

Then, add 1-2 tablespoon olive oil (Affiliate Link) in a large skillet and heat garlic, onion, and carrot. Saute for 5 minutes or until the onions and carrots are soft. Add rosemary, parsley, and basil and stir. Add salt and pepper, if desired.

Then, add 1 cup of chicken broth to cover the bean mixture. Stir and heat for another 5-10 minutes until thicker. 

Now, drain the pasta and add to the bean mixture. If it looks dry, add some non-dairy spread and stir. Serve immediately and enjoy.

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This recipe has a lot of fiber, so it's best to eat a little bit. I hope you and your family enjoy this Dairy-Free Mac and Beans recipe. It's wonderfully easy for weeknight meals, and my kids gave it a thumbs up.

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