Follow the package directions to cook the elbow pasta.
Add the cashews, water, lemon juice, salt, nutritional yeast, garlic, chili powder, mustard, cayenne pepper, and turmeric to a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth.
When the pasta is finished cooking, drain it and put it back in the pot.
Pour in the cheese sauce, and mix to combine.
Add any seasonings that you would like, and serve.
Recipe by The Vegan Abroad at https://www.theveganabroadblog.com/oil-free-vegan-macaroni-cheese/