Description
Vegan Pesto Pasta with Smoked Tofu is a colorful and flavorful dish that takes your dining experience to the next level. Featuring fresh basil, creamy vegan pesto, and smoky tofu, this pasta is not only delicious but also easy to whip up. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, it’s adaptable for various dietary preferences while appealing to both the eyes and palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole grain pasta
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts (lightly toasted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 8 oz smoked tofu (cubed)
Instructions
- Cook the whole grain pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a dry skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- In a food processor, blend fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt until desired consistency is reached.
- Sauté cubed smoked tofu in a separate pan over medium heat until heated through and slightly crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with pesto sauce in a large bowl and gently fold in sautéed tofu until well coated.
- Serve warm with additional pine nuts or fresh basil as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg