Butternut Squash Mac & Cheeze

Ingredients:

1. 2 boxes of pasta shells (can use a gluten or grain free option)
2. 1 large boiled potato
3. 2 cups skinned and cubed butternut squash (check the frozen or readymade section for less prep)
4. ½ cup cashews boiled or soaked overnight
5. ¾ cup nutritional yeast
6. 1 cup vegetable broth
7. 2 tsp salt
8. 1 tsp pepper
9. 2 cloves fresh garlic or 2 tsp garlic powder
10. 2 tsp onion powder
11. 2 Tbsp avocado or olive oil

Directions:

1. Boil the potato and cashews in one pot of water for about 10 minutes or until soft; then drain
2. Boil noodles according to box instructions
3. Sauté garlic cloves if using and butternut squash with oil in a sauté pan until caramelized
4. Add all ingredients for the cheeze to a high speed blender and blend until smooth
5. Mix the cheese in to the cooked noodles and enjoy!