Vegan Mac n' Cheese

Preheat oven to 350F and start boiling water for the pasta. 2. Blend the first ten ingredients until smooth and creamy (process cashews first if not using a high-powered blender). 3. Cook the pasta, drain, rinse, and return to the pot. 4. Stir the cheese sauce into the pasta and add any roasted or sauteed veggies. 5. Serve immediately, or pour into an 8x8 dish, garnish with paprika and pepper, and bake 20 minutes.