Vegan Garlic Pasta with Roasted Cajun Cauliflower

Cajun cauliflower:

• 1 small head of cauliflower cut into florets 3 heaping cups
• 2 teaspoons oil

Cajun Blend:

• 2 tsp paprika (I use 1 tsp sweet mild paprika and 1 tsp smoked hot paprika)
• 1/4 tsp or more cayenne
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or use more smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt ( 1/4 to 1/2 tsp to preference)

Garlic Sauce Pasta:

• 8 oz penne glutenfree if needed
• 2 tsp olive oil divided
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups unsweetened non dairy milk such as almond milk or soymilk or use cashew milk for creamier
• 1 tbsp flour or use rice flour to make gluten-free
• 1 tbsp arrowroot starch or cornstarch
• 10 cloves of roasted garlic (or saute another 3 cloves instead)
• 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp or more dried thyme ,+ generous dashes of other herbs such as basil, sage, oregano
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 to 3/4 tsp or more salt
• Chopped basil or parsley for garnish
• black pepper or cayenne and lemon juice for garnish