Dinner for 4
Creamy Tofu Alfredo Pasta
$10.18for 435 minServes 4
Fettuccine and butter beans are coated in a blended tofu-cashew sauce with garlic, shallot, herbs, and nutritional yeast.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 8.75 oz | $1.50Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
 | Almond, soy or oat milk$0.05/oz typical | 26 oz | $1.28Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.14Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 11 oz | $1.13Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.68Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.17Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.24Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.18 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- Swap Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- Swap Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
$2.55 per serving$10.18 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 5/6 oz firm tofu
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 3 cup unsweetened soy milk
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast flakes
- 2 vegetable bouillon cube
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
- 11 2/7 oz fettuccine noodles
- 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large shallot
- 4 clove garlic
- 2 cup cooked butter beans
- 1/4 cup seasoned toasted bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp vegan parmesan
Steps
- Soak the cashews in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain them.
- Boil the fettuccine in a large pot of salted water for 10 to 12 minutes until tender.
- Blend the cashews, tofu, soy milk, nutritional yeast, bouillon, cornstarch, and oregano until smooth.
- Sauté the shallot and garlic in oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 4 minutes.
- Pour in the blended sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring until thickened.
- Drain the pasta, add it and the butter beans to the skillet, and toss until coated.
- Top with toasted bread crumbs, basil, and vegan parmesan.
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