Description
Indulge in the creamy, flavorful goodness of Marry Me “Chicken” Pasta (Vegan), a delightful one-pot meal that’s perfect for any occasion. This dish features a rich plant-based sauce infused with cajun spices, all topped off with crispy tofu fillets that serve as an amazing chicken alternative. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it a crowd-pleaser for vegans and non-vegans alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
- 200g tofu
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 5–6 sun-dried tomatoes
- 500ml vegetable stock
- 150ml plant-based cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cayenne chili pepper
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika for tofu
- 1 tsp garlic pepper
- 1 tsp oregano for tofu
- 1 tsp salt for tofu
- 3 tbsp oil for frying
- 1 handful fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté diced shallots until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato puree, sun-dried tomatoes, and spices; mix well.
- Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
- Add pasta; reduce heat and simmer for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in plant-based cream and check pasta for doneness.
- While pasta simmers, prepare tofu by slicing it into fillets and coating with seasoned cornflour.
- Fry tofu fillets in oil until crispy on both sides.
- Serve the pasta topped with crispy tofu and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 745mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg