Vegan Mac & Cheese

Name: Vegan Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ingredients; 12 ounces elbow macaroni (or any pasta of choice); Salt (for boiling water); 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for 10 minutes in hot water); 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy); 1/2 cup nutritional yeast; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (for color); 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegan butter; 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening); 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (for a baked version/ optional)