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Creamy Tomato Pasta With Tofu (Vegan, Gluten-free option)
A creamy vegan tomato pasta sauce that's simple to make, healthy and comforting is an easy go-to dinner idea. Stir in some tofu and serve straight away, or store in the fridge for a cold pasta dish! Gluten-free and oil-free.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
728 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 block tofu 280g/10oz), cut into bite sized cubes, extra firm
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 can tinned tomatoes (400ml)
- 1 cup coconut milk either full fat or light
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup tarragon loosely packed, fresh
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion granules
- 6 tbsp nutritional yeast gluten-free
- lemon juice of 1
- black pepper generous amount
- 2.5 cups penne pasta gluten-free
- 1 small red onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2-3 tsp arrowroot powder
- 4 tbsp soy yoghurt to serve (optional, or coconut yoghurt
Instructions
- Add the tofu cubes to a bowl with the tamari, rice vinegar and garlic granules. Stir well and set aside to marinade for 15 minutes.
- Add the tinned tomatoes, coconut milk, garlic cloves, taragon, paprika, onion granules, nutritional yeast, lemon juice and black pepper into a blender or food processor. Blend until thoroughly combined and set aside.
- Start cooking your pasta according to packaging instructions. Meanwhile, to a non-stick frying pan on a medium-high heat, add the tofu with the marinade and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the red onion and bell pepper in the same frying pan with 1-2 tbsps water for 2 minutes, until softened.
- Lower the heat and pour in the sauce along with the arrowroot powder. Simmer and stir frequently on a low-medium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Stir in the pasta and the tofu and combine well with the sauce. Serve immediately with soy/coconut yoghurt, or store in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
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Notes
- * Can be switched for any pasta of your choice
Nutrition Information
Calories
728kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
105g
(35%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Sodium
1561mg
(65%)
Potassium
1837mg
(39%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
3140IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
103mg
(114%)
Calcium
222mg
(22%)
Iron
10.4mg
(58%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 728
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 728kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 105g | 35% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 1561mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 1837mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 3140IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 103mg | 114% |
| Calcium | 222mg | 22% |
| Iron | 10.4mg | 58% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.