Rustic Cauliflower One Pot Pasta (Gluten-free, Plant-based)

Ingredients

• 1 12oz. box gluten-free penne pasta cooked (prepare according to directions on box)
• 2 1/2 pounds fresh cauliflower florets (weight will be more if purchasing a head with core still in)
• 1 cup frozen sweet peas (thawed)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (water may be substituted for oil-free option)
• 6 large cloves fresh garlic (minced, about 1/4 cup)
• 3 large whole scallions diced (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 1/3 cup unsweetened cashew milk (other plant-based milk may be substituted, but could produce a less creamy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon arrowroot starch (potato starch may be substituted)
• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons fresh chopped rosemary (or 3/4 teaspoon dried)
• 1 teaspoon finely ground sea salt (more or less to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper