Vegan Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, regular or Italian-style
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Sea salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 12 ounces cauliflower florets
• 8 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2½ teaspoon sea salt, divided
• 2½ cups water
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 pound elbow pasta or gluten-free pasta
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• Toasted breadcrumbs (recipe above)