Description
Marry Me “Chicken” Pasta (Vegan) is a delightful culinary experience that combines rich flavors and creamy textures for a memorable meal. This plant-based version of the classic dish features a luscious, spicy sauce made with vibrant cajun spices and sun-dried tomatoes, served over perfectly cooked bow-tie pasta. Topped with crispy tofu fillets, this vegan recipe is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy night in. With its one-pot convenience, minimal cleanup, and customizable options, this dish caters to every taste preference while ensuring everyone feels satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
- 200g tofu
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 5–6 sun-dried tomatoes, finely diced
- 500ml vegetable stock
- 150ml plant-based cream
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cayenne chili pepper
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp oil, to fry
- 1 handful fresh basil
Instructions
- Sauté shallots in butter until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix in tomato puree, sun-dried tomatoes, spices, salt, and vegetable stock.
- Stir in bow-tie pasta and simmer until cooked al dente.
- Pour in plant-based cream and mix well.
- Prepare tofu by coating with seasoned cornflour and frying until crispy.
- Slice fried tofu and serve on top of the pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 0mg