Vegan Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Tofu

Name: Vegan Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Tofu
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: Serves 2 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plant-based cooking cream (200 ml); 1 package tofu (smoked is best); 5 2/3 oz spaghetti (160 g); Olive oil; Soy sauce; Smoked paprika; Kala namak black salt; 1 little turmeric; Garlic powder

Angeliindiavolati_vegan @angeliindiavolati

I usually make light dishes, but every now and then it’s nice to make an exception! I know this isn’t the same as the original (which uses eggs and guanciale), but for those of us who eat plant-based, it’s an interesting alternative. The name isn’t meant to evoke a dish I could never eat, but to show that it’s still packed with protein. After watching Luca Discacciati’s YouTube video, I made my own version.

Angeliindiavolati_vegan @angeliindiavolati

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Ingredients

20 minuti

Serves 2 servings

3/4 cupplant-based cooking cream (200 ml)
1 packagetofu (smoked is best)
5 2/3 ozspaghetti (160 g)
Olive oil
Soy sauce
Smoked paprika
Kala namak black salt
1little turmeric
Garlic powder

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Steps

20 minuti

1

If you can’t find smoked tofu, don’t worry. Take regular tofu and cut it however you like—into cubes or strips. Make a marinade with plenty of olive oil, soy sauce, a bit of smoked paprika, and a little garlic powder. Let it marinate, even overnight if you can. If you have smoked tofu, you can skip this step.
2

After marinating, transfer everything to a skillet and cook until the tofu is nicely golden. Remember to use plenty of oil, since tofu isn’t very fatty.
3

Once the tofu is golden, add the plant-based cooking cream (I used soy cream), a little turmeric (not too much or it will turn green!), and the kala namak salt (it has a sulfur flavor reminiscent of eggs, but you can skip it if you can’t find it). Cook for a few more minutes, then turn off the heat.
4

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in plenty of water. When it’s done, drain it and toss it in the skillet with the sauce for just a moment. Plate and serve. In the photos below: the version with smoked tofu and a bit too much turmeric!