Creamy Tofu Pasta with Kale

Name: Creamy Tofu Pasta with Kale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium (6oz) yellow onion; 4 garlic cloves (grated); 1/2 cup (1 1/2 oz) fresh parsley; 4 cups (5 oz) kale leaves; 1 (16 oz) pack silken tofu; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon oregano; 5 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup water; Diamond Crystal kosher salt; Freshly cracked black pepper; 12 ounces pasta shape of choice

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

This is one of those recipes where I say don't knock it until you try it. Deep, caramelized flavor from tomato paste, smoked paprika and oregano build up this sauce, then blended tofu comes in to make everything creamy (and packed with protein). It's one of my best healthy dinners around.

Updated at: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:06:48 GMT