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Silken Tofu Pasta Sauce (with spinach)

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Transform silken tofu into an unbelievably creamy, savory pasta sauce! Combined with wilted spinach and garlic, this plant-based wonder delivers pure comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 block (14 oz / 400g) silken tofu, drained
  • 5 oz (140g) fresh spinach
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook your preferred pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
  2. Step 2: While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: In a blender, combine the drained silken tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  4. Step 4: Pour the blended tofu sauce into the skillet with the wilted spinach. Stir well to combine the sauce and spinach, warming gently over low heat if needed, but do not boil.
  5. Step 5: Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; if mixed with pasta, consume within 2 days for best quality.
  • Gently reheat leftovers on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or plant-based milk to regain its creamy consistency, stirring frequently.
  • For an extra burst of flavor and texture, consider topping your pasta with toasted pine nuts, a sprinkle of fresh herbs like basil or parsley, or a dash of red pepper flakes for a gentle warmth.
  • For an impeccably smooth and luxurious sauce true to its name, blend the tofu mixture longer than you think, ensuring no tiny bits remain, which creates a truly "silken" consistency.

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