Creamless-Creamy Fava Bean Pasta

• 1/2T olive oil
• 1 small onion chopped
• 2 celery spears chopped
• 2 carrots chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic chopped
• 1 -15oz can of fava beans
• 4 mushrooms sliced
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast (nooch)
• 1t garlic powder
• 1t onion powder
• pinch of chili flakes
• 1T lemon juice
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups cooked whole wheat penne (or pasta of your choice- I’d recommend a small pasta)

1. In a large saute pan heat the olive oil over medium-high and add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic and mushrooms.  Saute for 5-7minutes until vegetables are soft and have developed a little color. 
2. Add the lemon juice, nooch, garlic powder, onion powder and chili flakes; stir together then add the vegetable brothand beans. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the broth has reduced.  
3. Add in the penne and stir.  Let everything heat through and then serve!