Cashew Macaroni

Ingredients:

• 5 cups dry WW or vegetable macaroni, cooked firm (do not overcook)
• 1 1/2 cups raw cashews
• 1 1/2 bell peppers, chopped (I use 1/2 of each; red, green, orange)
• 1 large chopped onion
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 cups unchicken broth
• 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 2 T. olive oil
• 1 T. parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Blend cashews in food processor to make fine powder. Add peppers, onions, lemon juice, garlic, water and unchicken broth. Blend until smooth. Pour sauce over noodles in large pan. Pour into sprayed casserole dish. In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs, oil and parsley. Sprinkle over noodles and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until it is heated all the way through.