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Creamy Vegan Tofu Alfredo Sauce
Creamy Vegan Tofu Alfredo Sauce · ready in 17 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients
A silky, comforting dairy free Alfredo style sauce blended from tofu and herbs, coating hot pasta with rich savoriness and a gentle basil aroma.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 17 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 420
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 400 gLite silken extra firm tofu
- 240 gVegetable broth
- 5 gBasil
- 3 gOnion powder
- 20 gNutritional yeast
- 40 gVegan margarine
- 320 gFettuccine pasta
Equipment
blender, stovetop, colander, large pot, stove, tongs
Instructions
- Cook pasta
Gather ingredients and a large pot, then cook the fettuccine pasta in boiling water on the stovetop according to the package directions. · 10 min
What to look for: tender yet firm strands
- Blend sauce
Blend the silken extra firm tofu, vegetable broth, basil, onion powder, nutritional yeast, and vegan margarine until completely smooth. · 2 min
What to look for: creamy and lump-free
- Combine and serve
Pour the blended sauce over the hot cooked pasta, toss until evenly coated, then portion onto plates and serve warm. · 2 min
What to look for: pasta fully coated in sauce
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 420 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g |
| of which sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| of which saturated | 2 g |
| Fibre | 6 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: gluten, soybeans, soy
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
Ingredient substitutions
Lite silken extra firm tofu
- silken tofu: Use slightly less liquid to maintain thickness
Vegetable broth
- water with bouillon: Adjust salt accordingly
Basil
- parsley: Fresh herbs give best flavor
Onion powder
- garlic powder: Do not overuse to avoid sharpness
Nutritional yeast
- miso paste: Reduce added salt
Vegan margarine
- olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil adds fruitiness
