VEGAN BROCCOLI SMOKY MAC N CHEESE

1. Boil or steam the potatoes and carrots in a large pot for about 25 minutes or until soft. 
2. Once the potatoes and carrots are tender and cooked place them in a blender as well as all the other ingredients and blend until smooth. Taste the sauce and adjust ingredients as needed with more salt, pepper, paprika etc... 
3. Cook pasta according to the directions on your pasta box. 
4. Meanwhile steam or sauté broccoli. Once broccoli and pasta is cooked, drain (reserving 1/4 cup pasta water). Add cooked pasta & broccoli to a pot then pour in sauce, pasta water, 2 tbsp vegan butter. Serve & enjoy warm.