Untitled Chili Crisp Tofu Pasta
Untitled Chili Crisp Tofu Pasta
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 pound pasta, curly pasta, such as cavatappi or campanelle
- 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
For the Cheesy Chili Crisp Sauce
- 1 silken tofu, 14-ounce package
- 1 2/3 cups soy milk, unsweetened
- 4 tablespoons margarine
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1/2 teaspoon onion granules
- 4 tablespoons chili crisp
- pasta water, as needed, reserved from cooking pasta
For Garnish
- fresh chives, chopped, as needed
- sesame seeds, toasted, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 212
- 2
While the pasta cooks, combine the silken tofu and soy milk in a blender. Blend for a few seconds until completely smooth and creamy. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a large saucepan or deep skillet, melt the margarine over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Gradually pour a small amount of the blended tofu-soy milk mixture into the roux while continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Continue adding the liquid in small increments, whisking until fully incorporated and a smooth sauce forms. Bring the sauce to a low simmer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Stir in the nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, garlic granules, and onion granules. Whisk until the nutritional yeast is fully dissolved and combined. If the sauce appears too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the chili crisp to the sauce. Stir only a few times if you desire a marbled effect, or stir thoroughly for an evenly distributed spice. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Add the drained, cooked pasta directly into the sauce in the pan, or combine it in a large serving bowl. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy chili crisp sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished generously with fresh chopped chives and toasted sesame seeds.
⏱️ 1 min
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Untitled Chili Crisp Tofu Pasta
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 pound pasta, curly pasta, such as cavatappi or campanelle
- 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
For the Cheesy Chili Crisp Sauce
- 1 silken tofu, 14-ounce package
- 1 2/3 cups soy milk, unsweetened
- 4 tablespoons margarine
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1/2 teaspoon onion granules
- 4 tablespoons chili crisp
- pasta water, as needed, reserved from cooking pasta
For Garnish
- fresh chives, chopped, as needed
- sesame seeds, toasted, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 212 - 2
While the pasta cooks, combine the silken tofu and soy milk in a blender. Blend for a few seconds until completely smooth and creamy. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a large saucepan or deep skillet, melt the margarine over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Gradually pour a small amount of the blended tofu-soy milk mixture into the roux while continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Continue adding the liquid in small increments, whisking until fully incorporated and a smooth sauce forms. Bring the sauce to a low simmer.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Stir in the nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, garlic granules, and onion granules. Whisk until the nutritional yeast is fully dissolved and combined. If the sauce appears too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the chili crisp to the sauce. Stir only a few times if you desire a marbled effect, or stir thoroughly for an evenly distributed spice. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add the drained, cooked pasta directly into the sauce in the pan, or combine it in a large serving bowl. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy chili crisp sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Serve immediately, garnished generously with fresh chopped chives and toasted sesame seeds.
⏱️ 1 min