Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• pound diced butternut squash *
• raw cashews
• water
• tablespoons cornstarch
• nutritional yeast
• tablespoon dijon mustard
• teaspoon garlic powder
• teaspoon onion powder
• tablespoon lemon juice
• teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ounces pasta of choice, I used little shells
• Optional, for serving: thawed frozen peas, cooked kale, or roasted broccoli