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2 mugs filled with Vegetarian Alfredo Cheesy Mustard Pasta and one set of hands digging into one with a spoon
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Vegetarian Alfredo Cheesy Mustard Mug Bake

Looking for a delicious veg Alfredo Pasta recipe? Try this vegetarian Alfredo pasta mug bake made with a cheesy veggie mustard garlic sauce. It needs just 5 key ingredients and comes together in 30 minutes! A must-try dish this holiday season. 
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 mugs
Calories 289.66kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • If preparing Alfredo sauce from scratch, then prepare it in advance and keep.
  • Cook the pasta as per the instructions on the packet. I always cook it al dente.
  • Heat oil or butter in a pan and fry minced garlic till they turn light golden.
  • Then add Maille Dijon Originale Mustard and mix it with the garlic. Cook for another minute.
  • Add the white sauce, mix and continue to cook for 2 more minutes or till the veggie pasta sauce comes to a boil.
  • Add the grated mozzarella and Parmesan cheese along with crushed black pepper. Give it all a good mix.
  • Lastly, add the cooked pasta and mix it all together.
  • Fill oven-safe mugs with this prepared pasta.
  • Garnish with some grated mozzarella cheese, red pepper flakes, and dried herbs. Bake or microwave for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
  • Serve immeiately.

Notes

Use any variety of pasta. It can be whole wheat, refined flour, or any other alternate pasta will work. Just get the mini pasta kind.
Cook the pasta in vegetable stock instead of water for more flavor and nutrients.
While you can make classic homemade Alfredo sauce from scratch with butter, flour, and milk, you can use any dairy or non-dairy white sauce. Even store-bought one can be used.
You can also try this recipe with Marinara or Pesto sauce. 
Use whatever cheese is available to use. but mozzarella and Parmesan go very well in this recipe. If you are vegan, use dairy-free cheese instead. 
You can cook the pasta in advance and refrigerate or freeze it for later use. Even the white sauce can be prepared in advance. 
Assemble the pasta, add the cheese, and bake when you are ready to serve. They taste best when served immediately else then can dry up.
Store the remaining pasta in the fridge for 3-4 days. They will become dry. Add some milk or cream to get the desired consistency before serving.
Feel free to add some minced veggies like corn, green peas, mushroom, broccoli, or any greens to add more flavor to this cheesy snack. 
If you don't want to serve them in mugs, you can serve them in mini casseroles, or serve as one main dish. The choice is yours. 

Nutrition

Calories: 289.66kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.76g | Protein: 10.03g | Fat: 15.88g | Saturated Fat: 7.41g | Cholesterol: 50.45mg | Sodium: 622.27mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 2.02g | Vitamin A: 413.06IU | Vitamin C: 1.21mg | Calcium: 136.37mg | Iron: 1.42mg