Broccoli Cheddar Mac & Cheese (High Protein Dairy-Free!)

0 Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous amount of salt. Add the pasta and cook until al denté. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
1 While the pasta is cooking, add the tofu, nutritional yeast, miso paste, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric, tapioca starch, maple syrup, and salt to a blender and purée until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with more salt if desired.
2 Return the pasta to the pot and add the optional butter if desired, warming over low heat and adding a splash of pasta water. Pour in the sauce and heat through until sauce is thick and bubbly, adding a bit of pasta water for desired thickness.
3 Gently fold in the broccoli.