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Romesco Pasta with Tofu and Nuts

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Romesco Pasta with Tofu and Nuts

Dinner

Enjoy a flavorful and creamy Romesco Pasta with Tofu and Nuts. This plant-based dish features a rich sauce made from roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, firm tofu, and toasted cashews or almonds. Tossed with your choice of pasta and optional roasted vegetables, it's a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.

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Serves

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Time

30 min

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CO2e

Tofu = 2 kg

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Ingredients

4 whole roasted red peppers (homemade or canned)
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4 sun-dried tomatoes
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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250 g firm tofu
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3/4 cup toasted cashews or almonds
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4 tbsp nutritional yeast
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1 tbsp smoked paprika
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156mL tomato paste
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1 tbsp sherry vinegar or 1 lemon squeeze
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1/4 tsp asafoetida powder
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1/3 to 3/4 cup soy milk (adjust to preferred thickness)
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Handful of parsley
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1 tbsp pesto (homemade or store-bought)
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1.5 tsp dried oregano
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Black pepper and salt to taste
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400g pasta (whole grain or preferred type), cooked according to package directions
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Optional: Your favorite roasted veggies for topping

4 whole roasted red peppers (homemade or canned)
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4 sun-dried tomatoes
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60 ml extra virgin olive oil
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250 g firm tofu
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100 g toasted cashews or almonds
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4 tbsp nutritional yeast
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1 tbsp smoked paprika
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156 g tomato paste
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1 tbsp sherry vinegar or juice from 1 lemon
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1/4 tsp asafoetida powder
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80-180 ml soy milk (adjust to preferred thickness)
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Handful of parsley
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1 tbsp pesto (homemade or store-bought)
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1.5 tsp dried oregano
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Black pepper and salt to taste
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400 g pasta (whole grain or preferred type), cooked according to package directions
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Optional: Your favorite roasted veggies for topping

🗒️ Ingredients

Steps

In a high-speed blender, blend roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, tofu, toasted nuts, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, tomato paste, sherry vinegar, asafoetida powder, soy milk, parsley, pesto, and dried oregano until smooth.
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Heat the Romesco sauce on the stovetop if desired.
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Cook pasta according to package directions.
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Pour the Romesco sauce over cooked pasta.
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Serve with optional roasted veggies on top.

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