Easy Vegan Mac & Cheez-y

Ingredients

• 1 lb. elbow macaroni (or preferred pasta shape)
• 1 cup cashews, raw and unsalted
• 1 bag of vegan shredded cheddar
• Handful of vegan shredded mozzarella (optional)
• ½ cup nutritional yeast
• Juice from ½ a lemon
• ½ cup plant milk
• ½ cup water
• 1 ½ tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. paprika (+ some for finishing)
• ½ tsp. parsley
• 1 tsp. turmeric (for color)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp. plant-based butter or margarine