120min 4 ppl
Vegan Carbonara
35 minutes
2 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
35 min · 9 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
580 kcalper person
Protein 24g
Carbs 68g
Fats 22g
About this dish
Smoky tofu lardons and a silky cashew-and-nutritional-yeast sauce recreate the richness of carbonara — without any animal products, without any compromise.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Soya, Tree Nuts
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- smoked firm tofucut into small cubes150 g
Dried Goods
- spaghetti160 g
- raw cashewssoaked in cold water for 4 hours and drained80 g
- water150 ml
- nutritional yeast30 g
Spices & Seasonings
- smoked paprika1 tsp
- garlic powder1 tsp
- freshly cracked black pepperplus extra to serve1 tsp
- salt to taste
Oils & Condiments
- olive oil1 tbsp
- white miso paste1 tsp
Utensils
- large pot
- frying pan
- high-speed blender
- colander
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- measuring jug
- tongs
Method
1
Soak the cashews in cold water for at least 4 hours, then drain thoroughly.
Approx. 240 minutes
2
Cut the smoked tofu into small cubes resembling lardons.
Approx. 3 minutes
3
Toss the tofu cubes with the olive oil and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
Approx. 2 minutes
4
Blend the soaked cashews with 150ml water, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, miso paste, and black pepper until completely smooth and silky. Set aside.
Approx. 3 minutes
5
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil.
Approx. 8 minutes
6
Add the spaghetti and cook according to packet instructions until al dente. Reserve 200ml of pasta cooking water before draining.
Approx. 9 minutes
7
Meanwhile, heat a dry frying pan over high heat and cook the tofu cubes for 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp on all sides. Set aside.
Approx. 6 minutes
8
Add the drained spaghetti to the pan. Pour in the cashew cream sauce and toss over low heat for 2 minutes, adding pasta water a little at a time until the sauce coats every strand.
Approx. 2 minutes
9
Add the crispy tofu, toss gently to combine, and serve immediately with extra freshly cracked black pepper on top.
Approx. 1 minutes
