Cashew Mac & Cheese

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Servings	Active Time	Total Time	Calories
4	5 min	4 hr	771

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Ingredients:

For the pasta:

• 1 lb whole wheat cavatappi
• 2 quarts of water
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

For the sauce:

• 250g cashews, soaked 4+ hours
• 1/2 tsp mustard powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 3 tbsp miso paste
• 1/2 tsp MSG
• 1 1/3 cup pasta water
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

1. Add pasta to 2 quarts of cool water with 1/2 tsp of salt, bring to a boil on high heat, and cook for 5 minutes past the boil, stirring occasionally.
2. As the water comes to a boil, remove 1 1/3 cup of the starchy foamy water and reserve.
3. To a blender, add the cashews, MSG, mustard powder, turmeric, miso paste, reserved pasta water and apple cider vinegar. Blend until smooth.
4. Drain the pasta (optionally reserving the water if you want to make your mac & cheese creamier).
5. Fold in the sauce, garnish with grated macadamia nuts and sweet paprika, and serve immediately.