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Get the Recipe: 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.
5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 block extra firm tofu, (280g/10oz), cut into bite sized cubes
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh tarragon
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion granules
  • 6 tbsp gluten-free nutritional yeast
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • generous amount black pepper
  • 2.5 cups gluten-free penne pasta
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 2-3 tsp arrowroot powder
  • 4 tbsp soy or coconut yoghurt, to serve (optional)

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. 

Notes

* Can be switched for any pasta of your choice
Calories: 728kcal, Carbohydrates: 105g, Protein: 44g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1561mg, Potassium: 1837mg, Fiber: 14g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 3140IU, Vitamin C: 103mg, Calcium: 222mg, Iron: 10.4mg