Cheesy Chilli Crisp Pasta

15m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. 2Blend silken tofu and soy milk until smooth.
  3. 3Melt margarine in a pan over medium heat.
  4. 4Whisk in flour until combined.
  5. 5Gradually whisk in the blended soy/tofu liquid until the sauce is smooth.
  6. 6Bring the sauce to a low simmer.
  7. 7Add nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, garlic granules, and onion granules to the sauce and whisk until dissolved and combined.
  8. 8Add the chilli crisp to the sauce and stir a few times for a marbled effect.
  9. 9Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce directly in the pan or in a bowl.
  10. 10Top with fresh chives and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 200 g pasta
  • 2 tbsp margarine
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 200 ml soy milk
  • 200 g silken tofu
  • 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
  • 0.5 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp garlic granules
  • 0.25 tsp onion granules
  • 2 tbsp chilli crisp
  • chives
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

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Tips

  • For a nice marbled effect, stir the chilli crisp only a few times.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water to loosen it up.