Dairy-Free Mac N Cheeze

• 16 ounces gluten free or wheat elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus a splash for boiling water
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup unsalted cashews
• 1 cup carrots steamed
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
• 1 pinch smoked paprika plus more to taste
• 2 cups broccoli steamed, chopped into small pieces

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil with a splash of olive oil and pinch of salt. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package until al dente and drain thoroughly.
2. Transfer the pasta back to the pot, and stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat and saute the onions and garlic for about 5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Allow to cool slightly.
4. Place the broth, onion mixture, lemon juice, cashews, carrots, nutritional yeast, salt, mustard, pepper, and smoked paprika into the blender jar of the KitchenAid(R) Pro Line(R) Series Blender. Secure lid and blend on speed 8 for 40-60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Add more salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
5. Pour the sauce onto the pasta, add the steamed broccoli, and gently stir to combine. On low heat, warm gently. Transfer to a shallow baking dish and serve family style, or portion out into bowls. Season to taste.

macaroni, extravirgin olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, vegetable broth, lemon juice, unsalted cashews, carrots steamed, nutritional yeast, salt, mustard, freshly ground black pepper, paprika, broccoli steamed

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Dairy-Free-Mac-N-Cheeze-2098641 (may not work)