Vegan Mac'n'Cheese Casserole with Peas and Ham

Ingredients

• 300 g (10.5 oz) macaroni
• 200 g (7 oz) smoked tofu, vegan sausage, or vegan bacon cubes
• 150 g (5.25 oz) frozen peas
• 400 g (14 oz) potatoes
• 100 g (3.5 oz) carrots
• 1 large onion
• 150 g (5.33 oz) cashews
• 250 ml (1 cup) vegan cream
• 300 ml (1.25 cups) plant-based milk
• 300 ml (1.25 cups) water
• 5 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• salt
• pepper
• 150 g (5.33 oz) vegan shredded cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 50 g (1.75 oz) panko (or breadcrumbs)