Creamy Tofu Pasta Sauce | High Protein and Super Easy

tofu

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Silken tofu is creamier and lower in calories.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Brewer's yeast is often less expensive and adds umami.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is typically cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to reduce costs without losing too much flavor.

Drain and press tofu to remove excess moisture.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Crumble the pressed tofu into the skillet and stir to combine.

Add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and vegetable broth; mix well.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or food processor.

Return the sauce to the skillet and stir in fresh spinach until wilted.

Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and reserve some pasta water.

Combine pasta with the creamy tofu sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.

Garnish with fresh basil and parsley before serving.

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