NOM Weekly | April 20, 2025

🍝 Creamy Allergy-Friendly Mac & Cheese & Crucial Allergen Alerts!

Author

Jacqueline Kerber
April 20, 2025

Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 55 min | Total Time: 60 min

Ingredients:

  • 1 head roasted garlic

  • 10-12 ounces gluten-free penne pasta (e.g., Bionaturae)

  • 4 Tbsp olive or grape seed oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (~2 Tbsp)

  • 4½ Tbsp arrowroot starch

  • 2 cups unsweetened plain almond milk (plus extra as needed)

  • ~¼ tsp each sea salt and pepper (adjust to taste)

  • 5 Tbsp nutritional yeast

  • ½ cup vegan parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)

How to Make It:

  1. Roast Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Cut the top off a garlic head, drizzle with oil, salt lightly, wrap in foil, and roast for 45-60 mins until golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly.

  2. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions (8-10 mins). Drain and set aside.

  3. Make Sauce: Heat skillet over medium heat. Add oil and minced garlic, sauté 1-2 mins. Whisk in arrowroot starch, cook 1 min.

  4. Add Almond Milk: Slowly whisk almond milk into skillet, stirring for 2 mins. The mixture will initially appear clumpy.

  5. Blend Sauce: Transfer mixture to blender, squeeze roasted garlic into blender, add salt, pepper, nutritional yeast, and vegan parmesan. Blend until creamy and smooth.

  6. Heat & Combine: Return sauce to skillet, cook on low 2-3 mins until thick and cheesy. Adjust consistency with extra almond milk if needed.

  7. Serve: Add pasta to sauce, stir to coat. Optional: Broil 1-2 mins for golden crust. Top with extra vegan parmesan, serve hot.

⚠️ Important Allergy Recall Alert

Heinen’s Peanuts Distributed in Ohio and Illinois

Beijing Soybean Paste Distributed Nationwide

  • Supplement Manufacturing Partner, Dorado Nutrition Spermidine Supplement: Issued April 14th for undeclared wheat allergen, critical for those with wheat allergies or sensitivities. Recall Details →

  • May Flower International Inc. Recalls “Beijing Soybean Paste": Issued April 11 due to undeclared wheat, a significant risk for wheat-allergic consumers. Recall Details →

  • Caraluzzi’s Italian Style Seafood Burger: Issued April 8th, 2025 due to undeclared egg ingredients. Risk of severe reactions for egg-allergic consumers. Recall Details →

  • Trophy Nut Co. “Heinen’s Honey Roasted Peanuts”: Issued April 8th due to undeclared cashews posing severe risks for cashew-sensitive consumers. Recall Details →

Allergy News & Updates:

  • Dairy Products Lead Global Food Recalls in Early 2025: Global recalls have risen, notably in dairy, poultry, and produce sectors, emphasizing the critical need for heightened vigilance among allergy sufferers. Read More →

  • FAO/WHO Thresholds Recommended for Allergy Labeling: Study shows adopting these thresholds can significantly protect allergy sufferers by ensuring consistent and reliable allergen labeling. Learn More →

  • Alpha-Gal Syndrome & Innovations: Latest insights include the impact of cooking doneness on alpha-gal syndrome and innovative under-the-tongue epinephrine administration methods. Explore Research →

  • 8 Essential Lessons for Parents Managing Food Allergies: Gain practical advice from experienced allergy parents, including the critical importance of clearly communicating allergen information to caregivers and advocating effectively at schools and social events. An interesting highlight is the value of teaching children early how to confidently manage their allergies to ensure their safety and independence. Read More →

  • FARE and EveryBite Partner to Enhance Restaurant Food Transparency: A new partnership between FARE and EveryBite aims to increase allergen visibility and safety in restaurants. The report emphasizes that clear allergen communication can significantly improve dining safety for allergic consumers. A standout insight is that 90% of surveyed consumers prefer dining at restaurants providing clear allergen and ingredient transparency. Learn More →

🛒 Allergy-Friendly Products You’ll Love

  • Bionaturae Gluten-Free Penne Pasta – High-quality gluten-free pasta that cooks without becoming gummy. Shop →

  • Bragg Nutritional Yeast – Provides a savory, cheesy flavor without dairy, perfect for allergy-friendly dishes. Shop →

  • Follow Your Heart Dairy-Free Parmesan Cheese – Delicious vegan parmesan alternative ideal for topping pasta dishes. Shop →

  • Bob's Red Mill Arrowroot Starch – A natural, allergen-friendly thickener that gives sauces a perfect cheese-like texture. Shop →

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Happy eating, Your Allergy Newsletter Team 🍴✨