Ingredients

• 1 lb. elbow macaroni or piccolini
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup vegan margarine
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups soy, almond, or rice milk
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon agave syrup

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil
2. Add macaroni and cook according to package directions
3. Add broccoli for the last five minutes of boiling and let cook until broccoli is fork tender
4. Drain and return to pot
5. In a medium saucepan, make a roux or paste by whisking the margarine and flour over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes
6. Add nondairy milk, yeast, tomato paste, salt, and garlic powder to the saucepan and bring to a boil, whisking frequently
7. Reduce heat to low and let simmer until the sauce thickens
8. Adjust seasoning to taste and stir in lemon juice and agave
9. Toss the noodles and broccoli with the sauce and serve immediately