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Quick + Easy Tofu Pasta Sauce

A creamy and delicious lemony tofu pasta sauce with fresh spinach and tomatoes that's ready in 20!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 289 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American , Canadian

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Meanwhile, add the tofu, broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper to a blender and process until smooth.
  3. 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.

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

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

% 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.