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Creamy Dreamy High-Protein Pasta Sauce

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This creamy, dreamy high-protein pasta sauce is completely vegan, made with silken tofu, roasted red peppers, oat milk, and flavorful seasonings. Toss with pasta for a quick, healthy meal.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 300 g silken tofu, drained
  • 300 g roasted red peppers, drained
  • 150 ml oat milk
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 500 g pasta

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion 4–5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Transfer onion and garlic to a high-speed blender. Add tofu, roasted red peppers, oat milk, lemon juice, paprika, nutritional yeast, and Italian herbs. Blend until smooth.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour sauce into pan and warm gently over low heat.
  6. Toss with cooked pasta and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use a high-speed blender for smoothest texture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop, Blending
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg