Marry Me "Chicken" Pasta (Vegan)
830kcal
Ingredients
To Make The Marry Me Vegan Chicken:
- 200 g tofu sliced into 2 0.5-inch thick "fillets"
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon oil to fry
To Make The Marry Me Pasta:
- 1 tablespoon 15g butter
- 2 shallots
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 5-6 sun-dried tomatoes finely diced
- 2 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne chili pepper
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 500 ml vegetable stock
- 150 ml plant-based cream
- 150 g bow-tie farfalle pasta
- 1 handful fresh basil
Equipment
Method
To Make The Pasta:
- Melt the butter in a casserole dish or large saucepan and add the shallots finely diced, sauting on a low-medium heat for 5-6 minutes until they are soft and translucent.1 tablespoon 15g butter, 2 shallots
- Add the garlic (minced) and cook for another minute.2 cloves of garlic
- Add the tomato puree, diced sun-dried tomatoes, and seasonings. Stir everything together, then pour in the vegetable stock while continuing to stir.5-6 sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoon tomato puree, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon cayenne chili pepper, 500 ml vegetable stock, Salt & pepper
- Pour in your pasta and bring the pot to a boil then simmer for 7-8 minutes. Stir the pasta frequently to avoid it sticking to the bottom.150 g bow-tie
- Pour in the plant-based cream and stir. Check your pasta is cooked - if not, simmer the pot for another minute or so until the pasta is to your desired consistency.150 ml plant-based cream
To Make The "Chicken" i.e. Marry Me Tofu:
- While the marry me pasta is simmering, drain your tofu and pat it dry. I like to gently squeeze the tofu with a clean cloth to drain any excess moisture.200 g tofu
- Slice the tofu into 0.5-inch thick fillets. You can also use a knife to shape the tofu into a "chicken fillet" shape, although this is optional.
- Place the cornflour and seasonings on a plate or in a large container, and mix together. Add the tofu and flip it so that it is fully coated in the seasoned cornflour mix.1 tablespoon cornflour, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic pepper, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt
- Heat your oil in a shallow pan and once the oil is hot, fry the tofu until crispy on both sides (approximately 2-3 minutes total).3 tablespoon oil
- Place on a chopping board and thinly slice the tofu fillets.
To serve:
- 1. Place the sliced tofu fillets over your Marry Me pasta sauce.
- 2. Chop your fresh basil and scatter the herbs over the dish, seasoning with more garlic pepper to taste.1 handful fresh basil
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories830kcalCarbohydrates53gProtein20gFat64gSaturated Fat21gPolyunsaturated Fat38gTrans Fat1gCholesterol86mgSodium2193mgFiber10gSugar13g
Notes
This dish is best served immediately when the pasta is hot and the tofu is fresh and crispy. However, you can store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and simply reheat in a microwave-proof dish for 1-2 minutes until piping hot.
If you have time, some people say that freezing your tofu and then defrosting it gives it a more "chicken-like" texture.
I like to cook the pasta within the sauce for convenience and to create a thick, soupy pasta sauce. You could cook your pasta separately and stir it into the sauce with a splash of pasta water if you prefer.