Coconut Pasta with Crispy Tofu

Creamy Coconut Pasta with Crispy Tofu

Coconut pasta with peas and crispy tofu!

Can’t overstate how good of a combo this is, particularly whenever I’m craving something extra comforting.

In general, I looove tofu and always have a lot of it in my fridge because it’s such a versatile ingredient that can taste delicious when cooked correctly. Although sometimes I snack on it as it is, with just a pinch of salt, but getting creative with it is deffo a much better idea lol.

Try it out for yourself and let me know what you think!

Coconut Pasta With Crispy Tofu

Coconut pasta with peas and crispy tofu! Can’t overstate how good of a combo this is, particularly whenever I’m craving something extra comforting.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Asian-Inspired, Italian-Inspired

Keyword Crispy Tofu, Dairy-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 651kcal

Author Maria

Ingredients

Crispy tofu

1 10-oz block tofu cubed
1/3 cup corn starch
Oil for frying
2 tbsp tamari

Coconut pasta

2 1/2 cups pasta of choice
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 tsp salt or to taste

Instructions

Crispy tofu

Dip the tofu cubes in the cornstarch to coat on each side.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet and cook the tofu for around 15 minutes, rotating frequently, until golden brown on each side.
Add the tamari and continue rotating the tofu cubes until fully coated.

Coconut pasta

Cook the pasta according to packaging instructions. Meanwhile, cook the garlic in a non-stick frying pan until fragrant, then add the coconut milk and nutritional yeast. Stir to combine, before adding the green peas and salt.
Drain the pasta and combine with the sauce, also adding 1/4 cup pasta water.