macaroni casserole.

ingredients:
1/2 cup nutritional yeast flakes
1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable broth
up to 1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 tbsp. soya sauce or tamari
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1 4oz. can tomato sauce
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked as per box directions.


instructions:
1.) preheat oven to 350 degreesF.

2.) combine the yeast and the flour in a medium saucepan. place the mixture over low heat, stirring until lightly toasted. slowly add the broth, stirringto make a thick batter. add water 1/4 cup at a time until the sauce is smooth and slightly thick. add the remaining ingredients-except for the macaroni-and stir well.

3.) placed the cooked macaroni in a casserole dish and stir in the sauce. bake for 30 minutes or until the sauce bubbles. 

makes: 4 to 6 servings.