Vegan Carbonara
Indulge in a creamy, dreamy Vegan Carbonara that’s both satisfying and guilt-free. This plant-based twist on the classic Italian dish features smoky tofu and a rich sauce made with soy cream, nutritional yeast, and spices, all tossed with your favorite pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Enjoy a deliciously comforting meal that’s ready in just under 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g spaghetti or fettuccine
- 200 g smoked tofu, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup soy cream
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and add smoked tofu. Sauté until golden brown for about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine soy cream, nutritional yeast, turmeric, black pepper, and salt. Mix in some reserved pasta water until creamy.
- Pour the cream mixture into the skillet with tofu and garlic; stir to coat.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet; toss well until coated with sauce. If too thick, add more reserved pasta water.
- Remove from heat and mix in chopped parsley and lemon juice.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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