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Dish out the pasta right away. If you like, crack some extra pepper on top and dig in while it’s super creamy.
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Off the heat, mix in your vegan cheese and fresh parsley. Give it a taste and see if you want more salt or pepper.
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Pop the cooked noodles into the sauce pan. Toss everything gently so your pasta gets fully covered. Pour in a splash or two of that saved pasta water if you want things a bit more saucy.
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Add in the garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Let the mix bubble away for a few minutes while you stir now and then, aiming for that smooth, creamy feel.
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Turn down the heat. Pour in the milk. Mix the flour and water together in a tiny bowl ‘til it’s lump-free, then whisk this mixture into the pan. Raise the heat a little and cook ‘til the sauce thickens up.
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Set a large frying pan over medium flame, throw in the vegan butter, then toss in the minced garlic. Stir for a bit (about 4 minutes) ‘til it smells great and looks light golden.
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Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in your pasta and cook for around 9 minutes or just until it’s got a tiny bite left. Drain it and keep aside 120 ml of the pasta water for later.