Tofu Feta Pasta (Vegan TikTok Pasta)
Viral TikTok feta cheese pasta... but make it VEGAN! This vegan baked feta pasta is bright, flavorful, and plant-based! A great dairy free alternative. Serve with a thick slice of garlic bread and a hearty side salad for a completely delicious dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 89kcal
Cost: $3
Ingredients
- 1 block marinated tofu feta *see Notes below for recipe
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 8 cooked pasta of choice use gluten free
- Coconut milk optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In an 8x8 inch baking dish, add the marinated tofu feta, tomatoes, garlic, oregano, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place baking dish in the oven, and bake uncovered for 30 minutes or so until tomatoes have blistered and garlic cloves have begun to caramelize.
- With a fork, mash the tomatoes and tofu together until a thick sauce begins to form. Sprinkle the fresh basil on top of the pasta.
- *OPTIONAL - for extra creaminess to mimic the feta cheese, you can add 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk to the sauce to give it a richer consistency.
- Toss the pasta sauce in with pasta of your choice. Garnish with additional fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Marinated Tofu Feta Recipe
1 block of tofu
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons of white miso paste
2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano In an airtight container, add the whole black of tofu and top with lemon juice, miso paste, vinegar and oregano. Add enough water to cover the tofu, and seal with airtight lid. Allow tofu to marinate overnight or for 6-8 hours before using. Additions and Substitutions You could use diced or canned tomatoes instead of fresh, if that is what you have on hand. Add in chili flakes for extra heat, or a few drops of your favorite hot sauce. Use dried basil instead of fresh, or try adding different spice blends like Italian spices or Cajun spice for different flavor profiles.
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons of white miso paste
2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano In an airtight container, add the whole black of tofu and top with lemon juice, miso paste, vinegar and oregano. Add enough water to cover the tofu, and seal with airtight lid. Allow tofu to marinate overnight or for 6-8 hours before using. Additions and Substitutions You could use diced or canned tomatoes instead of fresh, if that is what you have on hand. Add in chili flakes for extra heat, or a few drops of your favorite hot sauce. Use dried basil instead of fresh, or try adding different spice blends like Italian spices or Cajun spice for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 552IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg