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Vegan-Lemon-Baked-Pasta-with-Broccoli-Recipe

Vegan Lemon Baked Pasta with Broccoli

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This Vegan Lemon Baked Pasta with Broccoli is a delightful dish bringing together tender pasta and fresh broccoli, all enveloped in a creamy lemon tofu sauce. Perfect for a quick and nutritious dinner, it’s made with simple ingredients and bursting with flavor—ideal for anyone seeking a delicious meal that’s also plant-based.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • ½ teaspoon table salt or 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large broccoli crown
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large lemon
  • 16 ounces silken tofu
  • â…“ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Boil 2 cups of vegetable broth on the stove or in an electric kettle. Cut the broccoli into small florets.
  2. Layer the macaroni in an 8×11-inch baking dish. Pour the boiling broth over it and add salt, stirring gently. Top with broccoli florets, seasoning with salt and pepper as desired, and do not stir. Cover with foil or an upside-down sheet pan, then bake for 15 minutes at 400°F.
  3. Check the pasta after 15 minutes. If it’s not al dente, cover again and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
  4. While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce by juicing and zesting the lemon. Blend silken tofu, nutritional yeast, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a food processor or blender until smooth. Adjust salt and add lemon zest to enhance flavor if desired.
  5. Combine the sauce with the cooked pasta and broccoli. Ensure the pasta is hot enough to warm the sauce. If needed, cover and bake for an additional 5 minutes before serving.

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Notes

You can substitute vegetable broth with water if preferred.
Adjust the salt according to your taste, especially when using table salt versus kosher salt.
For added texture, consider mixing in other vegetables or toppings like breadcrumbs before baking.

  • Author: dani
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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