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Spinach Tofu Pasta (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

Creamy Spinach Tofu Pasta That's Perfectly Vegan & Gluten-Free

Enjoy a delightful bowl of Spinach Tofu Pasta that's creamy, vegan, and gluten-free, perfect for a quick and nourishing meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Gluten-free pasta Choose your favorite type
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 pkg Silken tofu Creates a creamy texture
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin for best flavor
  • 1 small Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 4 oz Fresh spinach Easily swapped for kale or Swiss chard
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast Imparts a cheesy flavor
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Can substitute with vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes Adjust to heat preference
  • to taste Salt For flavor enhancement
  • to taste Black pepper For flavor enhancement

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Blender

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add gluten-free pasta and cook until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Incorporate minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add fresh spinach to the skillet and gently stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Transfer the sautéed mixture to a blender, adding silken tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and ¼ cup reserved pasta water. Blend until smooth.
  6. Return the creamy sauce to the skillet, adding the drained pasta. Toss to coat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, adding more pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and nutritional yeast or olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use silken tofu for the creamiest texture; firm tofu won't blend as smoothly. The sauce can be stored separately from the pasta to maintain texture.

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