20g Protein Tofu Alfredo Recipe
You want creamy pasta without dairy drama, so this 20g Protein Tofu Alfredo Recipe delivers smooth texture with surprisingly responsible choices.
Because heavy sauces feel questionable, this silky, plant-based situation brings protein, flavor, and just enough balance to keep your life together.
20g Protein Tofu Alfredo Recipe
Creamy, dairy-free Alfredo made with tofu and high protein
Ingredients
- Pasta fettuccine or penne: 250g
- Firm tofu: 300g
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic minced: 3 cloves
- Unsweetened almond milk: 1/2 cup
- Nutritional yeast: 3 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Spinach optional: 1 cup
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a blender, combine tofu, almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then blend until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour blended sauce into skillet, cook gently for 3–5 minutes until warmed and slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta, toss until evenly coated with sauce.
- Add spinach if using, cook briefly until wilted, then serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 420
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Calcium: 30%
- Iron: 20%
- Magnesium: 15%
- Vitamin B6: 12%
- Potassium: 18%
- Blend sauce thoroughly for ultra-smooth texture.
- Add chili flakes for extra flavor.
- Use high-quality tofu for better consistency and taste.
