Vegan Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower Béchamel

Ingredients

• 12 ounces of cooked pasta (4-5 cups cooked)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegan butter (+ 3 teaspoons for topping)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups of non-dairy milk
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dry yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 5 slices of vegan bread, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley