• Cook pasta according to package directions, or cook in Instant Pot for 3 minutes with 4 cups of water. Let pressure release naturally NR for 10 minutes, and then release pressure. (I cover the vent lightly with a towel to prevent pasta water from spraying) When pasta is cooked, drain in strainer and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.

Cheese Sauce

• Melt butter in pot; gradually add flour and stir until all lumps are gone. Add salt and nutmeg. Use medium heat.
• Heat milk in microwave for 3 minutes
• Gradually add milk, ½ cup at a time, to butter/flour mixture, stirring constantly.
• After 5 minutes, mixture should be thickening. Slowly add cheese, making sure that it is melting into sauce. Add smoked paprika.
• Vegan cheese is slow to melt, so be patient.
• After all cheese is added, and sauce is as smooth as possible, remove from heat, and use small hand blender to handle any lumps that may still exist if you want a completely smooth cheese sauce.
• Add cheese sauce to pasta and place in 9x13 baking dish. If desired, top with bread crumbs, and broil for 5 minutes to toast the top and bread crumbs.