Alfredo with peppered tofu and zucchini

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"Not so classic creamy vegan Alfredo pasta topped with peppered tofu, zucchini and mushrooms. Perfect easy dinner or lunch idea."
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 2

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ingredients

  • 1 cup Cashews soaked in water for at least three hours
  • 2 cups Plant-based milk
  • 1/2 cup Coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp Corn starch
  • 1 Crushed garlic clove
  • 1/3 tsp Smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • One 200g firm block tofu
  • One medium zucchini diced
  • 1 cup Sliced button mushrooms
  • Cracked black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup Good quality olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Peas
  • Roasted chickpeas

Method

  • Step 1

    Bring the spaghetti to a boil according to the packet instructions. Add in the peas with the spaghetti five minutes before removing to drain.

  • Step 2

    For the sauce, blend together the cashews, plant-based milk, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, corn starch, garlic clove, smoked paprika and salt until smooth.

  • Step 3

    In a pan fry the tofu, mushrooms and zucchini separately so it doesn't get mushy, adding salt and pepper according to your liking.

  • Step 4

    Drain the pasta, place back on to the heat and pour in the sauce letting it thicken for a few minutes. Serve the pasta with the sautéed peppered tofu and vegetables.

  • Step 5

    Add extra paprika roasted chickpeas to the mix for a bit of crunch.

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