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Vegan Creamy Cajun Pasta with Breaded tofu.
Vegan Creamy Cajun Pasta with Crisp Breaded tofu. Nut-free Creamy Cajun Spice Sauce with Farfalle and Breaded Tofu. Vegan Nut-free Recipe. Soy-free option. Easily oil-free
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 419 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Fusion
Ingredients
- 8 oz Farfalle
Vegan Creamy Cajun Sauce:
- 1 tsp oil or 2 tbsp broth
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 7 oz firm tofu , drained (use tofu that doesn’t have a strong beany flavor as that can stand out) see note for tofu free sauce
- 1 cup non dairy milk such as soy milk, oat milk or almond milk
- 1 tsp flour
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 3 tsp cajun spice blend or more as needed
- 2-3 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1 tsp miso , mellow miso or chickpea miso
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Breaded Tofu:
- 9 oz firm or extra firm tofu , drained and pressed for 10 mins, then sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning or use a mix of sage, thyme and oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika or a mix of sweet and smoked, or use cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch or other starch
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp onion flakes
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to instructions on package and set aside.
- Breaded tofu: Mix the soy sauce, herbs, spices, cornstarch, lime in a shallow bowl. Coat each slice of the Tofu and let is sit to marinate for 10-15 mins. Meanwhile prep the sauce(below).
- In another shallow bowl mix breadcrumbs, onion flakes. Coat each tofu slice in the breadcrumb mixture, Then pan fry in a regular skillet or grill skillet over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 mins each side, or bake for at 400 deg F (205 C) for 25 mins. Slice into half inch slices.
- Make the Cajun Cream Sauce: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for a few seconds, add onion and mix and cook for half a minute. Add bell pepper and mushrooms and a good pinch of salt and cook until golden.
- Meanwhile, blend the rest of the ingredients (tofu through salt) in a blender until smooth. Add this to the skillet and mix well. Bring to a boil. Taste and adjust flavor with more salt, cajun spice, nutritional yeast if needed. (some tofu brands are denser and might need more of the flavor ingredients).
- Fold in the cooked farfalle and toss to coat. Switch off heat. Cover and let sit for 2 mins.
- The pasta is great as is as well. Garnish with 1/4 cup or more chopped tomato, pepper flakes and cilantro. Serve with sliced breaded tofu, Store: Pasta sauce and cajun pasta can be stored refrigerated for upto 3 days.Tofu breading will soften on storage, Re-bake and serve.
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Notes
- To make the sauce without soy: Use 1/2 cup cashews , 1 tbsp flour and 1/4 cup more non dairy milk and blend with the rest of the ingredients. Use chickpea miso.
- Serve the Pasta without the breaded tofu topping or use roasted veggies or vegan chicken subs
- To make the pasta gluten-free: Use gluten-free pasta of choice.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for breading the tofu.
- Nutrition is for 1 serve
Nutrition Information
Calories
419kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
572mg
(24%)
Potassium
383mg
(11%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1278IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
265mg
(27%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419
% Daily Value*
Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
Protein | 23g | 46% |
Fat | 9g | 14% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Sodium | 572mg | 24% |
Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
Fiber | 6g | 24% |
Sugar | 5g | 10% |
Vitamin A | 1278IU | 26% |
Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
Calcium | 265mg | 27% |
Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.