Vegan Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Vegan Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 6 portions
Ingredients: 3 oz raw cashews; 61 oz water; 16 oz russet potatoes; 6 oz carrots; 4 oz onions; 1 ½ oz shallots; 4 oz vegan margarine; 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 oz nutritional yeast; ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper; ¼ tsp paprika; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; 2 - 3 tsp salt; 12 oz dried elbow macaroni pasta; 1 oz vegan margarine; 2 oz panko bread crumbs