Marry Me “Chicken” Pasta (Vegan)
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Marry Me “Chicken” Pasta (Vegan), where bold cajun spices meet a rich, creamy plant-based sauce. This one-pot dish features perfectly cooked bow-tie pasta enveloped in flavorful goodness and topped with crispy tofu fillets, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends. The delightful combination of textures and tastes is sure to impress, while the ease of preparation ensures you spend less time cleaning up and more time enjoying your meal. Customize it with seasonal vegetables or fresh herbs to suit your palate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
- 200g tofu, sliced into fillets
- 500ml vegetable stock
- 150ml plant-based cream
- 2 shallots
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp (15g) butter
- 5–6 sun-dried tomatoes, finely diced
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 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 handful fresh basil
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tsp garlic pepper
- 3 tbsp oil, to fry
Instructions
- Sauté finely diced shallots in melted butter until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato puree, sun-dried tomatoes, and spices; add vegetable stock.
- Bring to a boil and add pasta; simmer for 7-8 minutes until cooked al dente.
- Pour in plant-based cream and stir; adjust cooking time if needed.
- Prepare tofu by coating in seasoned cornflour and frying until crispy.
- Serve pasta topped with crispy tofu fillets and garnish with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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