Creamy Silken Tofu Tomato Pasta Sauce (vegan and high protein)
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 25 minutes
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Ingredients
This makes 2-4 servings, depending on how much pasta you make!
- 1/2 onion - finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 54 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt + more to taste
- 1 tsp pepper + more to taste
- 1/2 cup finely chopped basil or parsley
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 block silken tofu
+1/2-1 pack cooked spaghetti of choice - I used organic whole wheat
Optional toppings
- nutritional yeast
- additional basil or parsley
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot over low-medium heat. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add all remaining ingredients except for tofu to the pan. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer over low-medium heat and cook for 10-20 more minutes, stirring often. Longer is better but you can cook for only 10 minutes if you are short on time.
- Add sauce to a blender along with your tofu. Blend on high until smooth.
- Mix sauce with cooked pasta. Add additional salt or pepper if needed. Divide out and serve.