Vegan Gnocchi with Tofu in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Name: Vegan Gnocchi with Tofu in Creamy Tomato Sauce
Total time: 1500 s
Yield: 2 Personen
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 200 g firm tofu; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp butter; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional); 1 –2 garlic cloves; 1 tsp olive oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 200 ml crushed tomatoes; 2 tbsp plant-based cream (soy or oat); 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tsp sugar (if tomatoes are too sour); 200 g Gnocchi (fresh or store-bought)

VioLy @cook_113754944

This comforting and easy vegan dinner brings together soft gnocchi and crispy tofu in a creamy tomato-based sauce. Simple ingredients, quick preparation, and rich flavor — perfect for cozy weeknights or a meatless meal everyone will love!

VioLy @cook_113754944

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Ingredients

20–25 minutes

2 Personen

For the tofu:
200 gfirm tofu
1tbsp soy sauce
1tsp butter
1/4tsp smoked paprika (optional)
For the sauce:
1–2 garlic cloves
1tsp olive oil
2tbsp tomato paste
200 mlcrushed tomatoes
2tbsp plant-based cream (soy or oat)
1/2tsp dried basil
1/2tsp oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1tsp sugar (if tomatoes are too sour)
Additionally:
200 gGnocchi (fresh or store-bought)

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Steps

20–25 minutes

1

Prepare the tofu: Cut into cubes and pat dry. Pan-fry until golden on all sides. Add soy sauce and smoked paprika at the end. Set aside.
2

Make the sauce: In a pan, sauté garlic in olive oil. Add tomato paste, cook briefly, then add crushed tomatoes. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
3

Add flavor: Stir in herbs, salt, pepper, and a touch of sugar.
4

Finish the sauce: Add the plant-based cream, stir well, and turn off the heat.
5

Combine: Return the tofu to the pan, mix with the sauce.
6

Serve: Cook gnocchi according to the package, then plate with the tofu and sauce. Garnish with basil or vegan parmesan if desired.