NUT FREE VEGAN MAC N CHEESE !

1. Boil or steam the potatoes and carrots in a large pot for about 20 minutes or until soft. 
2. In the meantime cook the pasta according to package directions. 
3. Meanwhile place all the vegan cheese ingredients (including the cooked potatoes and carrots) in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste the sauce and adjust ingredients as needed. 
4. Once the pasta is cooked, carefully spoon out about 1/2 cup hot pasta water into a cup and set aside. Then drain the pasta and return to pot. Add the vegan cheese sauce to the cooked pasta noodles, mix to combine. If the sauce seems too thick, this is when you can add some of the hot pasta water to loosen up the sauce. * If you’re using gluten free noodles, skip the pasta water and instead use regular hot water.*
5. Then add an additional 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, salt, pepper and 2 tbsp vegan butter (the vegan butter is optional) .
6. For leftovers, to reheat it, add a little bit of plant-based milk and/or vegan butter if the sauce is too thick.