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Simple Stovetop Veggie 'Nduja Mac & Cheese
Simple Stovetop Veggie 'Nduja Mac & Cheese

Simple Stovetop Veggie 'Nduja Mac & Cheese

with Tomato and Baby Leaf Balsamic Salad

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on June 17, 2025

This Simple Stovetop Veggie 'Nduja Mac & Cheese will be on your table in less than 25 minutes. Featuring a hot, umami blend of Calabrian chillies and peppers, this 'Nduja is completely meat-free but with all the same flavour. HIGH PROTEIN - Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.

Tags:
Veggie
High Protein
Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Wheat
Milk
Sulphites
Egg

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total20 minutes
Active 25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

180 grams

Macaroni

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat May contain traces of: Soya)

60 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Medium Tomato

12 milliliter(s)

Balsamic Glaze

(Contains: Sulphites)

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

1 sachet(s)

Mixed Herbs

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

½ sachet(s)

Vegan ‘Nduja

40 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

50 grams

Baby Leaf Mix

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

75 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3713 kJ
Energy (kcal)887 kcal
Fat47.8 g
of which saturates26.6 g
Carbohydrate77.8 g
of which sugars11.5 g
Dietary Fibre4.5 g
Protein30.1 g
Salt2.5 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Garlic Press
Kettle
Colander
Large Saucepan
Chopping Board
Box Grater
Knife
Large Frying Pan

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Get Prepping
1

a) Boil a full kettle for the macaroni.

b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Boil the Pasta
2

a) Pour the boiled water from your kettle into a large saucepan on high heat with ½ tsp salt.

b) Add the macaroni to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

c) Once cooked, drain in a colander. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together. Set aside.

Get Cheesy
3

a) Meanwhile, grate the Cheddar cheese.

b) Cut the tomato into 2cm chunks.

b) In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomato, balsamic glaze and oil for the dressing (see pantry for amount). Season with salt and pepper. Set aside for now.

Start your Sauce
4

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the garlic and fry, 30 secs.

c) Add the veg stock paste, mixed herbs, creme fraiche, cooked pasta and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount). Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium.

Mac & Cheese Time
5

a) Stir in the vegan 'Nduja (see ingredients for amount - add less if you'd prefer things milder) and both the grated Cheddar and hard Italian style cheese.

b) Simmer until piping hot, 1-2 mins.

c) Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

d) Add the baby leaves to the tomatoes and toss through the dressing.

Serve
6

a) Share the mac & cheese between your bowls.

b) Serve the baby leaves and tomato salad alongside.

Enjoy!

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