Zesty Pumpkin Mac N’ Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 pound pasta, your favorite kind
• 1/2 cup cashews, soaked in water overnight or boiled for 30 minutes
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup plain, un-sweetened almond milk
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
2. While pasta is cooking, add all remaining ingredients to a high powered blender and blend for 1 minute, or until smooth.
3. Once pasta is finished cooking, drain, add back to the pot and mix in the cheese sauce.
4. Best when served immediately.  Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Notes: Feel free to add some broccoli, kale, spinach or cauliflower for some extra veggies!

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