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High-Protein Vegan Rosé Pasta

This High-Protein Vegan Rosé Pasta is a creamy, flavor-packed dish made with roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, and a protein-rich blend of tofu and coconut milk. It's dairy-free, rich in umami, and perfect for a cozy dinner. Pair it with heart-shaped pasta for an extra touch of love!
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Roasted Veggies For the Sauce:

  • 1 red bell pepper, halved and deseeded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

Other Sauce Ingredients:

  • ½ cup firm tofu, crumbled
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk, or plant milk of choice
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • splash of water
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • ½ tsp chili flakes, optional, for spice
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For Serving:

  • 1 pkg heart-shaped pasta, or any pasta of choice
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Optional:

  • 1-1½ cups of plant-based sausage crumble
  • 1 cup spinach

Instructions
 

Step 1: Roast the Vegetables

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place red bell pepper (cut-side down), cherry tomatoes, and garlic on a baking sheet.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt & pepper, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft and slightly charred.

Step 2: Blend the Sauce

  • In a blender, combine tofu, roasted red pepper, cherry tomatoes, garlic, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper and garlic salt.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasonings to taste

Step 3: Simmer the Sauce

  • In a pan over medium heat, add tomato paste, basil, oregano, parsley, chili flakes and a splash of water, cooking for a few moments. Then, pour in the blended sauce.
  • Add salt and pepper and adjust seasonings.
  • Simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4: Cook the Pasta & Serve

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • Toss pasta in the sauce, adding a bit of pasta water if needed for consistency.
  • Add in plant-based sausage and spinach and stir.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!

Notes

 
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