Description
Marry Me βChickenβ Pasta (Vegan) is a deliciously creamy one-pot dish that combines rich flavors and satisfying textures. This plant-based recipe replaces traditional chicken with crispy tofu fillets, seasoned to perfection with cajun spices, and enveloped in a luscious sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes and plant-based cream. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this vegan pasta is quick to prepare and packed with flavor. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this comforting meal thatβs as delightful as it is easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp (15g) butter
- 2 shallots
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 5β6 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
- 500ml vegetable stock
- 150ml plant-based cream
- 150g bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 handful fresh basil
- 200g tofu, sliced into 2 0.5-inch thick "fillets"
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp oil, to fry
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a casserole dish or large saucepan. Add the finely diced shallots and sautΓ© over low-medium heat for 5-6 minutes until they are soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for another minute, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Mix in the tomato puree, diced sun-dried tomatoes, and seasonings. Stir everything together thoroughly before pouring in the vegetable stock while continuing to stir.
- Add your bow-tie pasta to the pot. Bring it to a boil before reducing heat to simmer for 7-8 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
- Once the pasta is nearly cooked, pour in the plant-based cream. Stir well and check if your pasta is ready; if not, let it simmer for another minute until it reaches your desired consistency.
- While your pasta simmers, drain your tofu and pat it dry with a clean cloth to remove excess moisture. Then slice it into 0.5-inch thick fillets.
- On a plate or in a container, mix cornflour with seasonings. Add the tofu slices and flip them until fully coated in this seasoned mixture.
- Heat oil in a shallow pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry the coated tofu until golden brown on both sides (approximately 2-3 minutes total).
- Remove fried tofu fillets from heat and place them on a chopping board. Thinly slice them for serving atop your Marry Me βChickenβ Pasta (Vegan).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with extra vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach. Adjust spice levels according to your taste preferences.