Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup raw cashew pieces
• 1 cup boiling water
• 8 ounces Yukon gold potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and diced into 3/4-inch pieces
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces (1/3 to 1/2 cup)
• 1 cup water
• Salt, for the pasta water
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
• 1 tablespoon miso
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil or mild olive oil
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound macaroni or your favorite pasta