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Creamy Vegetarian Beef-Flavoured Pasta

Name: Creamy Vegetarian Beef-Flavoured Pasta
Yield: 6-8
Ingredients: 1 cup of prepared No-Beef Soup Base, Plant-Based2 tbsp of olive oil1 small yellow onion, diced3/4 lbs of extra firm tofu, crumbled3 cloves of garlic, minced1 tsp of dried basil1 tsp of dried oregano2 tsp of kosher salt1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper1/4 cup of flour28 oz can of tomato sauce1 lbs of rotini pasta1 cup of heavy cream2 cups of grated sharp cheddar cheese Parsley fresh or dried) for garnish

This vegetarian recipe is an easy pasta dish made in 30 minutes and loaded with flavor! Your whole family will love this quick, cheesy, everyday dinner idea!

Difficulty:	10/20
Yield serving:	6-8
Preparation time:	minutes
Cooking time:	minutes

Difficulty

10/20

Yield serving

6-8

Preparation time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Ingredients

1 cup of prepared No-Beef Soup Base, Plant-Based
2 tbsp of olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3/4 lbs of extra firm tofu, crumbled
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp of dried basil
1 tsp of dried oregano
2 tsp of kosher salt
1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper
1/4 cup of flour
28 oz can of tomato sauce
1 lbs of rotini pasta
1 cup of heavy cream
2 cups of grated sharp cheddar cheese
Parsley fresh or dried) for garnish

Preparation

In a large, deep skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add in the diced onions and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until they begin to soften. Add in the crumbled tofu.
With the heat still on medium, add in the garlic, basil, oregano, salt, red pepper, and flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat.
Add in the tomato sauce and no-beef soup base, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
While sauce is simmering, boil the rotini according to pasta directions. Drain.
Add the cream and pasta to the sauce, stirring to combine. Add in the cheese and stir until melted.
Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.