Healthy Creamy Broccoli Pasta | Heart-Healthy & Gluten Free

Ingredients

• 1 medium butternut squash (about 1 3/4 lbs), peeled, seeded and cubed
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp minced fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups unsweetened unflavored almond milk
• 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Black pepper to taste
• 8 oz brown rice penne pasta
• 3 cups small broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)