The recipe Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara"

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Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara" recipe is a Italian Dinner meal that takes 20 minutes to make. If you enjoy Italian for Dinner, you will like Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara"!

Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara"

Vegetarian Pasta
Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara"

This bacon-y pasta dish is vegetarian, and delicious! Instead of bacon, fry tofu with onions, a bit of olive oil, and bacon salt to make faux bacon.This recipe does not take pasta-cooking time into account, as I keep cooked pasta in my fridge for quick meals!

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What Course Is Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara"?

Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara" is for Dinner.


How Long Does Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara" Recipe Take To Prepare?

Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara" takes 10 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara" Recipe Take To Cook?

Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara" takes 20 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara" Recipe Make?

Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara" makes 8 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara" Recipe?

The ingredients for Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara" are:

Ronzoni, Whole Wheat Penne Rigate, 8 oz, cooked
Tofu, extra firm, .5 block
BaconSalt, 2 tsp
Onions, raw, .25 cup, chopped
Garlic, 1 clove
Olive Oil, 2 tbsp
Parmesan Cheese, grated, 6 tbsp
Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt, Plain, 3 oz


How Do I Make Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara"?

Here is how you make Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara":

Prepare pasta if needed, according to package instructions.Heat a large skillet on medium to medium high. When skillet is hot, add one Tablespoon of olive oil. Reserve 1 Tbsp of oil for later. When oil is heated, add chopped onion, garlic and crumbled tofu. Sprinkle 2 tsp of BaconSalt over ingredients and stir-fry for 7-10 minutes, or until onion is clear and tofu is browned. Taste a bit of tofu to make sure it is bacon-y enough. Adjust BaconSalt to taste.Add cooked pasta, 1 Tbsp of olive oil, and Greek yogurt. Stir fry for 5 minutes, or until pasta is heated through. If a creamier sauce is desired, add additional yogurt.Top with parmesan cheese and serve.Makes 8 servings.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user YARDENXANTHE.


What's The Nutritional Info For Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara"?

The nutritional information for Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara" is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 171.7
  • Total Fat: 7.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.0 mg
  • Sodium: 211.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 9.0 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara"?

Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara" is Italian cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara" Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Vegetarian Pasta "Carbonara" is Vegetarian


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