mac + "cheese"

photo lost :(

I originally whipped this up a few months ago posted it on intsagram promising a recipe and somehow never got around to making it again, i'll blame it on the holidays I'm sorry! but here it is, although clearly this isn't macaroni and there is no cheese I consider it a delectable and quite healthy alternative.

mac + "cheese"
serves one to two

2 cups cooked pasta of choice
1/2 cup raw cashews (whole or pieces)
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder
salt for the water and to taste
steamed broccolini (optional)

in a vita-mix blender blend, gradually to high, raw cashews, water, chili and cayenne powder until a thick creamy consistency, about 30 seconds (i haven't used a regular blender for this, may take a bit longer).
simply pour over cooked pasta and stir together until well coated. mix in or eat broccolini along side and mangia!