Vegan Butternut Squash Pasta<!-- --> <!-- -->Recipe

Ingredients

• 2½ cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 large red bell pepper, de-seeded and chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 10 oz rigatoni, or any pasta of choice – ensure gluten-free if necessary
• 10 oz silken tofu
• 1 red chilli, de-seeded
• ½ tbsp maple syrup
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast
• 1 cup plant-based milk
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ⅓ cup vegan cheese, grated, optional
• 1 cup spinach, chopped