Ultimate Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese

large red bell pepper

head of garlic

small yellow onion ((115g))

medium red potatoes ((400g))

raw cashews (soaked in water overnight or in boiling hot water for 1 hour)

paprika ((regular, not smoked))

ground turmeric ((optional, for color))

and 1/2 tbsp white or yellow miso

nutritional yeast ((plus more to taste))

olive oil ((optional, but recommended, for texture))

freshly-squeezed lemon juice ((plus more to taste))

salt ((or to taste; you may want to reduce if omitting the oil))

. pasta of choice ((see notes if using gluten-free))

olive oil

sliced sundried tomatoes ((optional, as a mix-in))

Panko-style breadcrumbs ((gluten-free if needed))

almond flour ((or use another flour))

finely-chopped fresh parsley ((optional))

garlic powder

salt

ground white or black pepper

nutritional yeast