Did you know you can use tofu to make the most delicious pasta sauce?! This creamy tofu pasta is an easy and simple dinner idea ready in under 30 minutes. And don’t worry even if you aren’t the biggest fan of tofu, you can’t even taste it!
I grew up absolutely hating tofu. It wasn’t until a few years ago when I tried it again I actually start liking it. Since then it’s something I frequently include as a source of protein in my meals.
If you’re someone who doesn’t like it but maybe you’re plant based/vegetarian or just looking for more ways to include plant based protein into your eating, I recommend giving it another try. And what better way to start than with this delicious pasta. You seriously would never know it’s made from tofu!
Ingredients needed:
- pasta of choice
- silken tofu
- milk of choice
- olive oil
- brown onion
- minced garlic
- tomato paste
- dried herbs
- salt/pepper
- parmesan cheese
- fresh herbs
How to make creamy tofu pasta sauce:
- Cook your pasta as per directions.
- In a blender add the silken tofu and milk. Blend until smooth.
- Heat a pan to medium and add a drizzle of olive oil along with the diced onion, minced garlic and sauté. Add in the tomato paste and mix.
- Pour in the blended tofu and add the seasonings and Parmesan cheese. Mix until combined.
- Add in the pasta and gently mix until it’s all coated with the sauce.
- Serve in bowls with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
- Enjoy!
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Creamy tofu pasta sauce
Did you know you can use tofu to make the most delicious pasta sauce?! This creamy tofu pasta is an easy and simple dinner idea ready in under 30 minutes. And don't worry even if you aren't the biggest fan of tofu, you can't even taste it!
Ingredients
- 440 g pasta of choice
- 450 g silken tofu
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 brown onion diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 140 g tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried herbs
- salt/pepper
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
To serve
- fresh herbs
- parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook your pasta as per directions.
- In a blender add the silken tofu and milk. Blend until smooth.
- Heat a pan to medium and add a drizzle of olive oil along with the diced onion, minced garlic and sauté. Add in the tomato paste and mix.
- Pour in the blended tofu and add the seasonings and Parmesan cheese. Mix until combined. Add in the pasta and gently mix until all coated in the sauce.
- Serve in bowls with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.Enjoy!
