20 Minute Plant-Based Mac & Cheese with Broccoli

Soak cashews overnight, then drain and rinse before starting. Boil pasta and steam the broccoli in a basket (you can use the same pot) according to package directions, then set aside. While the pasta and broccoli are cooking, sauté the diced onion and peeled garlic cloves in 1/2 tsp of oil or 2 tablespoons of broth in a sauté pan until softened and translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add the drained and rinsed cashews, sautéed onion and garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and tomato paste to a food processor or a very high-quality blender. Slowly add in the water or broth until you reach your desired creamy consistency. Mix the prepared sauce with the cooked pasta and broccoli, then enjoy.