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Marry Me Pasta with Crispy Tofu (Vegan)

This creamy Marry Me Pasta with Crispy Tofu is a mouthwatering dish with a flavorful cashew cream sauce, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, tender penne, and crisp tofu for a heavenly recipe that might just that person to get down on one knee!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 562kcal
Author: Allie Petersen

Equipment

Ingredients

Creamy Sauce

  • ~1 cup cashew cream (see below)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup vegan parmesan plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil plus more for topping

Cashew Cream

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked for 3-4 hours in water
  • 3/4 cup water

Instructions

Tofu Prep

  • Start by cutting your tofu into 1-2 inch pieces (cubes or triangles). Toss in a tbsp of cornstarch and garlic powder. Bake or air fry your tofu.
    Bake: Place tofu on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven (400 F) for 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip halfway.
    Air Fry: Air fry your tofu for 12-15 minutes at 400F, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy.
    1 16 oz. block extra firm tofu, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Cashew Cream & Pasta

  • In a high speed blender add your soaked cashews and 3/4 cup water. Blend on high for a few minutes or until smooth or creamy.
    1 cup raw cashews, 3/4 cup water
  • Begin boiling your pasta to package instructions.
    8 oz penne pasta

Vegetable Prep and Assembly

  • In a large saucepan, begin heating olive oil over medium heat. Add in the diced onion and cook for 5-6 minutes or until it starts to brown slightly. Then add in your minced garlic, oregano, and salt. Cook for another minute.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt
  • Add in your vegetable broth, sun-dried tomatoes, cashew cream, and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes.
    ~1 cup cashew cream (see below) , 2 cups vegetable broth, 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Add in your vegan parmesan, fresh spinach, and basil. Stir well and simmer until spinach is cooked down.
    1/4 cup vegan parmesan, 3 cups fresh spinach, 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • Add in your cooked pasta and crispy tofu and stir until combined. Taste your dish and add more salt if needed.
  • Serve Marry Me Pasta warm and top with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, more vegan parm and/or nutritional yeast.

Nutrition

Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 978mg | Potassium: 1160mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2660IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 6mg