Quick + Easy Tofu Pasta Sauce
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
289 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Quick + Easy Tofu Pasta Sauce
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A creamy and delicious lemony tofu pasta sauce with fresh spinach and tomatoes that's ready in 20!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces silken tofu use GMO-free if possible
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice approx. half a lemon
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 3 large handfuls baby spinach
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes halved, if preferred
- ½ pound rotini pasta or your choice
Optional Garnishes
- Vegan Parmesan Cheese
- red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil or parsley
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and cook your pasta according to package directions for 'al dente' pasta. Drain and set it aside.
- Meanwhile, add the tofu, broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper to a blender and process until smooth.
- Transfer the sauce to a large skillet and add the spinach and tomatoes. Heat over medium heat until the spinach is wilted. Then stir in the cooked pasta, mix well, and serve.
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Notes
- Leftovers keep refrigerated for 3-4 days. The sauce will thicken as it cools, so reheat on the stovetop with a splash of broth to loosen until heated through.
- Salt your pasta water. Make sure to add enough salt to your pot of water for the best texture and flavour. Here’s a handy guide to help you salt your water perfectly each time.
- Cook your pasta ‘al dente’. Al dente pasta is typically 1-3 minutes “underdone”. This is how Italians eat their pasta. 😉 We like a little bit of bite, and no mush.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
289cal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
118mg
(5%)
Potassium
532mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
419IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289cal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 532mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 419IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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