Dinner for 3

Marry Me Pasta

Name: Marry Me Pasta
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 7 oz firm or extra firm tofu; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tsp oil; 2 tsp oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp pepper flakes; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp flour; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/4 cup chopped sun dried tomato; 1 1/2 cups non dairy milk; 1/4 cup vegan parmesan (optional); 1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh basil (optional)

Crisp seasoned tofu tops pasta in a creamy tomato sauce flavored with garlic, herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil.

Typical price

$4.54for 4 servings

$1.13 per serving$4.54 for 4

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Photo: veganricha.com

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
3servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Tofu$0.17/oz typical	7 oz	$1.19Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.20Typical price
Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.04Typical price
Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.27Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	13 oz	$0.51Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.24Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.40

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlour

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

7 oz firm or extra firm tofu
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp oil
2 tsp oil
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp pepper flakes
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp flour
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped sun dried tomato
1 1/2 cups non dairy milk
1/4 cup vegan parmesan (optional)
1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh basil (optional)

Steps

Toss the tofu with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cornstarch.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the tofu for 8 minutes, turning until browned.
Boil the pasta in salted water until tender, about 9 minutes, then drain.
Heat the remaining oil in the skillet and cook the garlic and onion for 5 minutes.
Stir in the onion powder, thyme, oregano, pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, flour, tomato paste, and sun-dried tomatoes for 2 minutes.
Add the non-dairy milk and cook for 5 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.
Stir in the pasta, vegan parmesan, and yogurt, then top with tofu and basil if using.