CARBONARA VEGAN

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

💰Cheaper: grated Parmesan

Ground almonds provide a nutty flavor, while grated Parmesan is more affordable.

plant-based cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Coconut milk is lighter, and silken tofu is often less expensive.

smoked tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: regular tofu

Tempeh is a healthier protein alternative, while regular tofu is budget-friendly.

black salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt is a healthier option, while table salt is widely available.

Prepare the guanciale vegetale by mixing the smoked tofu with cornstarch, liquid smoke, soy sauce, and smoked paprika. Optionally add agave syrup.

For the cream, mix chickpea flour with enough water to achieve a creamy consistency, adding Kala Namak salt and black pepper to taste. Alternatively, use plant-based cream or milk thickened with cornstarch or potato starch.

Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.

Combine the guanciale vegetale with the cooked spaghetti and then mix in the cream.

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