perfect vegan mac & cheese - hot for food

Ingredients

• 3 C elbow macaroni
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 3/4 C raw cashews, soaked for 20 minutes in hot water
• 1 1/2 C almond milk
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 C vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp miso paste
• 1/4 C nutritional yeast
• 2 tsp arrowroot flour (can substitute tapioca flour)
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 C vegan cheddar style shreds (optional)
• 1/4 C bread crumbs
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tbsp vegan parmesan (optional)