
Pasta with Vegan Cheesy Courgette Sauce
20 Min.

Preparation
1. Cook the pasta:
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente, drain, and set aside.
2. Sauté mushrooms and onions:
Slice the mushrooms and onions and cook them in a non-stick pan without oil until they begin to caramelize.
3. Blend the creamy sauce:
Add the courgettes, tofu, chickpeas, nutritional yeast, and veggie bouillon seasoning with a little water to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
4. Heat the sauce:
Pour the blended sauce into the pan with the caramelized mushrooms and heat for a few minutes until thick and warm.
5. Stir in the pasta:
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well to coat everything evenly.
6. Fold in the spinach:
Remove the pan from the heat, add the fresh spinach, and stir until wilted.
7. Plate and serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley and cherry tomatoes.
Nutritional Information (approx. per serving)
- Energy: 550 kcal
- Protein: 39 g
- Carbohydrates: 72 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Fiber: 18 g
Ingredients:
(2 Portions)
- 150 g pasta of choice
- 400 g mushrooms
- 2 small onions
- 2 small courgettes (approx. 250 g)
- 200 g firm tofu
- 1 can chickpeas (drained weight approx. 240 g)
- 5 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp veggie bouillon seasoning
- 1 large handful spinach
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes
- 150 ml water for blending




