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Gluten-free Fettuccine & Broccolini (with marinara & tofu ricotta)

January 28, 2017 By Penny Leave a Comment

When I’m really hungry and want some quick and easy comfort food, I’ll often make vegan/gluten free pasta with 5 minute marinara. And when I want to take it to the next level, I make creamy tofu ricotta and a veggie to go with it!

I’ve been mostly gluten free for about 4 years now, and I’ve tried various gf pastas. My favorite is brown rice pasta, but you can sub a different pasta if you want or make a different veggie–I grabbed broccolini this time because it was on sale, but I also like making steamed spinach, roasted squash, etc.

If you’re in a rush, you could use a store bought pasta sauce ((I’ve found oil-free marinara at Whole Foods)). To save time, make the marinara and tofu ricotta while waiting for the pasta water to boil, and steam the broccolini while the pasta is cooking.

This dish is delicious with vegan parm on top or even just nutritional yeast if you don’t have any on hand (or if you avoid nuts.)

If you try it, let me know what you think! Also, what are your favorite vegan pasta dishes? Let me know in the comments!

Gluten-free Fettuccine & Broccolini (with marinara & tofu ricotta)

Penny
Gluten-free fettuccine & broccolini with 5 minute marinara sauce & vegan tofu ricotta!
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Gluten free, Italian, Oil free, Pasta, Vegan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 14-ounce package Fettuccine Style Brown Rice Pasta
  • 1 bunch of broccolini about 8 ounces

5 Minute Marinara

  • 1 28-ounce can fire roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules or powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion granules or powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup water

Tofu Ricotta

  • 1 14-ounce package extra firm tofu
  • 5 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules or powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion granules or powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Plant milk if needed

  • Optional:
  • Vegan Parm or nutritional yeast
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Extra lemon for broccolini

Instructions
 

  • Set water to boil according to pasta package instructions.
  • While waiting for the water to boil, combine all marinara ingredients in a food processor and blend to desired consistency. Put the marinara aside in a bowl and rinse out the food processor.
  • Drain tofu and add to the food processor along with the rest of the ricotta ingredients and blend until creamy, adding a little plant milk if it's too thick.
  • Rinse broccolini and chop off thick stalks if needed.
  • Once the water is boiling, add pasta and cook according to package instructions. (Usually 10-11 minutes.)
  • While the pasta is cooking, steam the broccolini in a steaming basket or rice cooker. Alternatively, bring enough water to cover the broccolini to a boil in a pot or saucepan, add the broccolini, and boil for about 2 minutes. The broccolini should be bright green and still have a little crunch. Drain broccolini.
  • When the pasta is done cooking, drain out the water and then add it back to the pot. Add the marinara and mix it together.
  • Serve fettuccine with tofu ricotta and vegan parm, nutritional yeast, or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve broccolini on the side with salt and pepper and lemon juice.

Notes

You can sub linguine, spaghetti, or other pasta of choice for the fettuccine.

 

Filed Under: Food, Main Courses, Recipes Tagged With: 5 minute marinara, broccolini, cruciferous vegetables, fettuccine, food processor, gluten free, marinara, nutritional yeast, oil free, pasta, tofu, tofu ricotta, tomatoes, vegan cheese, vegan parm

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