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Vegan Marry Me “Chicken” Pasta with Crispy Tofu

A creamy dairy-free pasta featuring crispy tofu in a rich sun-dried tomato garlic sauce — perfect for a romantic plant-based dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Plant-Based
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Crispy Tofu
  • 14 oz extra-firm tofu pressed and cubed
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce & Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 0.75 cup plant milk
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Press and cube tofu, then coat with cornstarch and seasonings.
  2. Pan-fry tofu in olive oil until golden and crispy.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  4. Prepare creamy sun-dried tomato sauce in skillet.
  5. Combine pasta, sauce, and crispy tofu.
  6. Garnish with basil and serve warm.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add reserved pasta water as needed.