Name: Barilla Creamy Cajun Pappardelle Vegan Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 box Barilla Pappardelle pasta; For the oven-grilled tofu; 454 g extra-firm tofu; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried thyme; To taste cayenne pepper; To taste Salt and black pepper; For the sauce; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 12 white mushrooms, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup soy cream; 2/3 cup pasta cooking water; 1/2 cup vegan cheese, grated; 3 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1/2 lemon, freshly squeezed; 1 tsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp dried parsley; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

Barilla Creamy Cajun Pappardelle Vegan Pasta

45 minutes

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Spice things up with this Barilla Cajun Pappardelle Pasta! With a creamy texture and plant-based ingredient list, this vegan recipe from Sara Girard at @ma.cuisine.de.tous.les.jours will bring the heat to your dinner table! Grilled tofu, colourful vegetables and al dente Barilla Pappardelle pasta come together with a spicy cream sauce for a delicious vegan alternative to traditional pasta dishes.

Ingredients

4 servings

1/2 boxBarilla Pappardelle pasta

For the oven-grilled tofu

454 gextra-firm tofu

2 tbspolive oil

1 tsppaprika

1 tspgarlic

1 tsponion powder

1 tspdried thyme

To tastecayenne pepper

To tasteSalt and black pepper

For the sauce

1/2red onion, finely chopped

3garlic cloves, finely chopped

1red bell pepper, sliced

12white mushrooms, sliced

2 tbspolive oil

1 cupsoy cream

2/3 cuppasta cooking water

1/2 cupvegan cheese, grated

3 tbspnutritional yeast

1/2lemon, freshly squeezed

1 tsptomato paste

1 tbspdried parsley

1 tspCajun seasoning

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

Dice tofu, place in a large bowl, and add oil, paprika, garlic, onion powder, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Mix to coat, then spread it onto the baking sheet evenly. Bake for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Cook the Barilla Pappardelle pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

Finely chop red onion and garlic, and slice peppers and mushrooms. Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat, add oil, and sauté the vegetables for 4-5 minutes.

Step 5

Add all remaining ingredients in the specified order and stir until you have a creamy sauce.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to a simmer, then add oven-grilled tofu and cooked pasta to the pan. Toss to coat. Adjust the seasoning to taste, then serve.

Pappardelle

Pappardelle, originating from Tuscany, boasts wide, flat ribbons that are perfect for hearty ragùs and creamy sauces. Its luxurious texture adds depth to dishes, making it a favourite for special occasions and romantic dinners. The name comes from a Tuscan dialect verb referring to eating with childlike joy and pleasure. Plus, it comes in easy to measure nests that work to elevate any meal.

Shape

Long

Cook time

7 minutes

Pack size

450 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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