Tofu Tomato Pasta Sauce

Name: Tofu Tomato Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion (peeled and chopped); 2 sticks celery (chopped); 1 large carrot (diced); 1 red bell pepper (diced); 5 cloves garlic (peeled and crushed); 2 Tbsp tomato puree (paste); 2 bay leaves; three 400 g (14 oz) tins chopped tomatoes; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp sugar; 2 tsp balsamic vinegar; pinch chilli flakes ((optional)); salt and pepper; approx 350 g (12 oz) firm silken tofu (I use Mori-Nu); 4 Tbsp nutritional yeast ((more to taste))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Tofu tomato pasta sauce - this easy vegan pasta sauce is creamy and delicious but low in fat, all thanks to the addition of silken tofu. It is also a great way of sneaking some vegetables and protein into your pasta sauce! It freezes well so whip up a big batch for quick, make-ahead meals.

Updated at: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:05:01 GMT