Creamy Lemon Tofu Pasta

Creamy Lemon Tofu Pasta

Recipe From @foodie_lilly on Instagram! 

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Today we are sharing a recipe for creamy lemon pasta that is absolutely delicious! If you’re looking for some hidden protein, this recipe is for you! The original recipe is credited to @foodie_lilly on Instagram. If you try out this recipe, be sure to tag us on social media! (@CaseSpecificNutrition).

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Ingredients:

• 300g Silken tofu
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 tsp of each dijon mustard 
• 1 tsp miso paste
• Juice of 1 lemon and its zest
• Chilli flakes
• Pasta of choice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil (for garnish)

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Directions:

1. Begin boiling water for pasta.
2. Blend together silken tofu, garlic, miso paste, mustard, chilli flakes and lemon juice.
3. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water.
4. Heat the creamy tofu mixture (AKA the lemon sauce) in a pan over medium heat for ~5 mins while pasta is cooking.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix until coated. Add a little bit of pasta water to create a silky texture to thin the sauce. Keep adding pasta water until you get your desired consistency.
6. Serve and top with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and fresh basil.

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