Tofu Pasta
A quick and satisfying plant-based pasta with crispy golden tofu in a simple tomato sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
firm tofu (cubed)
400 g
pasta (dry)
350 g
olive oil
2 tbsp
garlic (minced)
3 cloves
tomato sauce
400 ml
fresh basil (chopped)
15 g
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
Instructions
Prepare the tofu
Press and cube the tofu to remove excess moisture.
Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
Pan-fry the tofu
Heat olive oil in a large pan and fry tofu cubes until golden on all sides.
Make the sauce
Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds, then add tomato sauce and simmer.
Combine and serve
Add cooked pasta and fried tofu to the sauce, toss to combine, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh basil.
Original recipe
Storage
Store sauce and pasta separately to maintain texture
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