Creamy Pumpkin Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 12 oz Elbow Macaroni
• 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
• ½ cup Raw Cashews
• 3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
• ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
• ¾ cup Unsweetened Oat Milk
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
• ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
2. Blend soaked cashews, pumpkin puree, oat milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, nutmeg, smoked paprika, and Dijon mustard until completely smooth.
3. Toss drained pasta with the pumpkin cheese sauce. Season with salt to taste. Pour into a baking dish.
4. Toss panko with olive oil. Spread over the mac and cheese.
5. Bake 12–15 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.