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Creamy Tofu Carbonara

  • 28 min
  • ≈ €2.60
  • 2 servings
  • Easy

firm tofu, button mushrooms, and egg-free pasta: a straightforward vegan combination for an everyday dinner.

Calories664.4 kcal
Protein47.4 g
Fat17.3 g
Carbs
Fiber
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Estimates per serving for 2 people. Check labels if you have allergies. Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) 4.0. Calculation and sources.

Allergens

  • gluten
  • soy

Equipment

  • stove

Prepare

1

Wipe button mushrooms clean with a damp cloth and cut

Wipe button mushrooms clean with a damp cloth and cut into 5 mm slices; Peel garlic and mince finely Pat tofu dry with kitchen paper and cut into 1 cm cubes.

Cook

2

Bring a large pot of tap water to the boil

Bring a large pot of tap water to the boil; Cook egg-free pasta for 9–11 minutes until al dente Reserve some cooking water, then drain.

3

Heat rapeseed oil in a large pan over medium-high heat

Heat rapeseed oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry tofu and button mushrooms for 7–9 minutes, until piping hot and browned on several sides.

4

Stir in garlic

Stir in garlic, soy milk, nutritional yeast, and black pepper and cook for 3–4 minutes more.

Finish

5

Add egg-free pasta straight to the tofu mushroom sauce

Add egg-free pasta straight to the tofu mushroom sauce and toss over low heat for 1–2 minutes. Add reserved pasta water a splash at a time until the sauce coats the pasta, then divide between the serving plates.

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