One Pot Broccoli Mac + Cheese | Eat to Thrive

Ingredients

• 1 pound whole wheat elbow pasta
• 3 cups chopped broccoli
• 1 cup cashew cream (1/2 cup whole raw cashews + 1/2 cup water)
• 6 1/2 oz. shredded colby jack or cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 T hot sauce
• 4 T pesto
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan or pecorino cheese (plus more for topping)
• 1/3 cup fresh chopped basil, optional
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 T olive oil
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt