Boil fresh water and cook desired noodles following the instructions on the package (as cooking instructions vary between size and types of pasta. Be sure to drain pasta as soon as noodles are al dente.
In the blender or food processor add:
- 1 cup raw unsalted cashew nuts
- 2 cloves crushed/minced garlic
- cooked veggies
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Plate and garnish with any of the following:
- nutritional yeast (lends a nice cheesy taste with a powerful nutritional punch)
- dash of paprika
- finely chopped fresh chives
*If you are not a practicing vegan, and are choosing an option like this solely looking for a healthier option than grandma's traditional Mac & Cheese, you could always place the mixed pasta and sauce in an oven proof dish, sprinkle with a little Parmesan cheese and bake at 375 degrees C uncovered until the cheese is lightly browned...no one will ever know it's carrots and cashews instead of cheese on the inside! #sneakymomtrick
Enjoy!