1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the cheese sauce in a large non-stick pot or pan until smooth and velvety, stirring often. Whisk in the the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, turmeric, and lemon juice. 
3. Add the cooked pasta, miix well until the pasta is coated. Serve the Vegan Mac N Cheese hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley OR if desired transfer the mac n cheese to a baking dish and top with panko mixture.
4. Bake for 15 minutes at 400 F until browned
5. Remove from oven and enjoy!

• 4-5 cups cooked elbow macaroni or pasta of choice.
• 3 cups Better Balance Cheese Sauce
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 3 tsp garlic powder
• 3 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp nutmeg 
• ½ tsp turmeric 
• 3 tbsp lemon juice 

‍

For Topping: 

• 2 cups panko bread cribs
• 1 tsp paprika or chile powder
• 2 tbsp lemon zest 
• 4 tbsp vegan butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish.