Tofu Sausage Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Crumble the medium-firm tofu into a bowl.
  2. 2Add dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, fennel seeds, dried thyme, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and MSG to the crumbled tofu.
  3. 3Mix the tofu and seasonings well until combined.
  4. 4Fry the seasoned tofu crumbles in olive oil over low heat until crispy.
  5. 5In the same oil, add sliced garlic, fresh basil leaves, and red chili flakes and fry them.
  6. 6Pour in coconut cream and pasta water into the pan.
  7. 7Add cooked pasta to the pan.
  8. 8Add more fresh basil and cracked pepper to the pasta.
  9. 9Toss the pasta to coat with the sauce.
  10. 10Add the tofu sausage crumbles back into the pan.
  11. 11Mix everything together until well combined.
  12. 12Serve the tofu sausage pasta in a bowl.

Ingredients

  • 300 g medium firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 0.5 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 0.5 tbsp fennel seeds
  • 0.5 tbsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp MSG
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 7 leaves fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 0.5 cup coconut cream
  • 0.33 cup pasta water
  • 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
  • to taste salt
  • fusilli

Equipment

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Tips

  • You can use less oil, bake, or air fry the tofu sausage crumbles.
  • You can use whatever pasta shape you like.