Vegan Mac and Cheese

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Why recepie famous for?

Combination of soaked cashews and nutritional yeast creates a savory sauce for this vegan mac and cheese. The cashews don't blend up completely smooth,

Ingredients

2 cups raw cashews
16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Rinse cashews in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add water to cover by 3 in. Cover and let stand overnight.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse cashews, discarding liquid. Transfer to a food processor. Add 1-1/2 cups water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice and spices; cover and process until pureed, 3-4 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.
Drain pasta; return to pan. Stir in cashew mixture. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with additional paprika, if desired.
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