Ingredients
16 oz. package pasta of choice (I used rice penne pasta) (works with an 8oz package too)
paprika, garnish

For the bread crumb topping
two pieces of bread or 1 cup bread crumbs
tablespoon olive oil
twist or two of the salt grinder

Cheese Sauce
1 1/2 cup raw cashews, preferably soaked for a couple hours (aides in digestion)
1 3/4 cups water or unsweetened almond milk, or combo like I did
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
juice of one large lemon or 1 tablespoon vinegar
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white miso
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, to taste*
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
dash of cayenne powder