Daniel Fast Vegan Carbonara
Though this Vegan Carbonara recipe only uses a few simple ingredients, it's truly the ultimate comfort food. And it's Daniel Fast-approved!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 589kcal
- 14 oz Whole wheat Spaghetti or other veggie with no white flour
- ½ C Smoked tofu
- 5 oz Dairy free whipping cream Silk brand is available at most grocers
- ½ tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 2 tsp Soy sauce
- 1 T Olive oil
- 2 T Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 2 T Pine nuts
Bring a large pot of water to boil
Add salt and pasta to boiling water and cook according to package directions.
While pasta is cooking, add the heavy vegetable cream into a small pan over low heat.
Add turmeric, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Stir with a whisk until well combined. Set it aside.
Cut the smoked tofu into small cubes and add it into a small pan over medium heat with a teaspoon of olive oil.
Cook the tofu until crunchy and golden color. Add 2 tablespoon of soy sauce and stir.
Once the pasta is ready, reserve a little of the pasta water and add it to the pan of the creamy turmeric mix along with the pasta. Stir to combine the cream with the pasta.
Add the smoked tofu and lightly stir until combined.
Adding pine nuts for garnish and crunch.
You really want to get a good golden color on the tofu so it's crunchy in the sauce.
Whenever making pasta with sauce, get in the habit of saving a little of the water when draining. It's so easy to forget, but that starchy water really helps bind the sauce if it's too thin.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 3664mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg