Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo With Lemon Tofu and Bruschetta

Ingredients

• Sauce:
• 1/3 cup raw cashews 40g
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 cup diced shallot 114g
• 15 g minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp almond milk
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Tofu:
• 1/2 blog extra firm tofu 140g
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sweetener
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• Bruschetta:
• 2 cups diced roma tomatoes 267g
• 1/3 cup finely diced shallot 40g
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp finely chopped basil
• 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Pasta:
• 225 g Fettuccine uncooked

Instructions

1. Sauce:
2. Soak cashews in water for a few hours or boil them in water for 10-15 minutes to soften.
3. Heat a frying pan on low-med heat.
4. Add the oil and onions. Cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook for one more minute.
5. Once the onions and garlic are ready, transfer to a blender with the remaining sauce ingredients.
6. Blend on high until smooth.
7. Set aside in a jar. (We will be using half of the sauce.)
8. Tofu:
9. Press the half tofu block if desired. Slice in triangles or any shape you desire. Make sure to not make the pieces too thick.
10. Combine the marinade ingredients in shallow but large dish.
11. Add in the tofu pieces, coat them on both sides with the marinade, making sure not to break the pieces. Marinate at least 15-20 mins.
12. Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
13. Bake the tofu pieces for 25 mins, flipping halfway. Reserve the marinade to baste the tofu with it during the baking period.
14. Bruschetta:
15. Combine the ingredients. Set aside.
16. To assemble:
17. Cook the fettuccine according to instructions.
18. Combine the fettuccine with half of the creamy sauce and mix to combine. Top with bruschetta and tofu. Serves two.

Notes

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