Marry Me Crispy Tofu with Gnocchi – Vegan & Dairy Free!
Marry Me Crispy Tofu with Gnocchi – Vegan & Dairy Free! is a delightful dish that’s perfect for impressing a loved one or enjoying a cozy night in. Featuring crispy tofu coated in a rich sun-dried tomato sauce, this creamy vegan pasta dish pairs beautifully with tender gnocchi, making it both comforting and satisfying. Enjoy the explosion of flavors while keeping your meal plant-based and dairy-free. With just 30 minutes of preparation, this recipe is quick and easy, ensuring you can whip up something special without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces extra-firm tofu
- 16 ounces vegan gnocchi
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 7–8 large garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup white apple vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups oat milk or cashew cream
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 6 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Press tofu for at least 1 hour to remove excess moisture, then cube and toss with arrowroot starch, salt, and pepper.
- In a large frying pan, heat vegan butter over medium heat and fry the tofu until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic until golden, then add vegetable broth and vinegar to deglaze.
- Stir in oat milk or cashew cream, flour, vegan cheese, parsley, and chili flakes; simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Mix in tomato paste and chopped sun-dried tomatoes; cover and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions until they float (about 3-4 minutes).
- Combine fried tofu and cooked gnocchi into the sauce; adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot topped with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg