Silken Tofu Ricotta Recipe
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Jump to RecipeThis creamy silken tofu ricotta recipe is great for any plant-based Italian savory dish or filled pasta. This dairy free ricotta recipe is high protein and hearty.
A great lasagna filler, amazing to add to plant based ravioli, or great for a filled pasta like stuffed shells or manicotti.
Toss this great vegan tofu ricotta with our Pasta Alla Siciliana, angel hair pomodoro, or our favorite Romesco sauce pasta.
OK we seriously love filled pastas – there’s nothing better than digging your fork into a giant ravioli or through a few layers of perfect lasagna. While ricotta cheese is traditionally used in Italian cooking – you can make a simple, hearty, and high protein alternative to dairy.
This non dairy ricotta is rich, flavorful, creamy, and takes about 5 minutes to make.
This Vegan Dairy Free Ricotta Recipe Is:
- Bright
- Creamy
- High Protein
- Loaded with flavor
- Rich
- Vegan, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Egg Free
Ingredients You’ll Need
Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
- Silken Tofu
- Garlic
- Nutritional Yeast: not to be confused with bread baking yeast, nutritional yeast has a cheesy nutty umami flavor which is great in all kinds of dishes – I even sprinkle it on fresh popped pop corn Olive Oil
- Apple Cider Vinegar, which may surprise you but it gives the cookies a little extra tang which is really fantastic! I love using this organic apple cider vinegar with the mother which has a great flavor.
- Italian Seasoning Blend: usually has thyme, basil, rosemary, parsley, etc. I love this bright and flavorful Italian season mix which brings this amazing dish to life.
- Salt & Pepper
How To Make This Recipe
- Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl. With a fork, mash the tofu and stir all in ingredients together until well combined, and the tofu has the consistency of ricotta cheese.
- Alternatively you can mix in a blender or food processor for a smoother texture- but I found the ricotta to have the best texture when hand-mixed in a bowl.
- Use this tofu ricotta in any savory dish that would use normal ricotta (like lasagna or a stuffed pasta), enjoy!
Dietary Modifications for this Plant Based Ricotta Cheese Recipe:
- This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, and egg free!
- It’s also gluten free as well.
- A high protein addition to your Italian dinners.
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- Instant Pot Penne Pasta Recipe
- Lentil Pasta Fagioli Soup
- Creamy Garlic Pasta Shells Recipe
- The Best Italian TVP Meatballs
Recipe FAQs
Silken tofu is my preferred type of tofu to make ricotta as it has a similar texture to classic ricotta cheese when it’s blended.
Store any leftover ‘ricotta’ in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. The tofu may release some water as it sits, so drain if needed.
Yes, this tofu works great with baked pasta! Add it into lasagna, baked ziti, or use it as a filling for ravioli.
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Silken Tofu Ricotta
Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce block tofu
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl. With a fork, mash the tofu and stir all in ingredients together until well combined, and the tofu has the consistency of ricotta cheese.
- Alternatively you can mix in a blender or food processor for a smoother texture- but I found the ricotta to have the best texture when hand-mixed in a bowl.
Notes
Dietary Modifications for this Plant Based Ricotta Cheese Recipe
This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, and egg free!It’s also gluten free as well.
A high protein addition to your Italian dinners.
Omit the salt for a low sodium version.
Nutrition
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