Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese (Nut-Free) - ZardyPlants

Ingredients

• 16 ounces dry pasta of choice (use gluten-free if needed)
• 16 ounces silken tofu (see note 1 for substitutions)
• 15-ounce can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast (see note 2 for substitutions)
• 2-3 cloves garlic (about 2 teaspoons minced, or use around ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, more or less to taste