Broccoli Cheddar Vegan Hamburger Helper

0 Heat the olive oil on medium high in a large non-stick pot. 
1 Add the vegan beef and the garlic. Break the "beef" up with a wooden spoon, then sauté, reducing heat as needed, until the "beef" is brown. About 5 to 7 minutes. 
2 Remove the "beef" and garlic from the pot and put it in a bowl. Set aside. 
3 Add the vegan butter to the pot and heat on medium. Once the butter has melted, add the flour. Whisk to combine and make a roux. Let the roux simmer for a minute.
4 Add the vegetable broth, tomato paste, salt and garlic powder. Whisk to combine, making sure there are no lumps of roux left. 
5 Bring to a simmer, then add the pasta and stir, making sure the pasta is as submerged as possible. 
6 Let the pasta simmer, until it is cooked through and the liquid has mostly been absorbed. About 15 to 17 minutes. 
7 Once the pasta is al dente, add in the vegan cream or milk and the vegan cheddar. 
8 Stir and let the cheddar melt. 
9 Then add in the broccoli and stir to combine. Let the broccoli heat up for a few minutes.
10 Now add the "beef" and the garlic back to the pot and stir to combine. 
11 Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.