The Best Vegan Carbonara

Name: The Best Vegan Carbonara
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 14 ounce block extra-firm tofu, pressed (or use chopped mushrooms); 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (or 2 tsp smoked paprika); 1 1/2 cups raw cashews; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup nutritional yeast; 3/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon black salt (or regular); 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 12 ounces spaghetti (or other pasta); 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped); fresh ground black pepper (for serving); Vegan Parmesan (optional)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:50min

This is hands down the best vegan carbonara you'll ever eat! Silky spaghetti noodles are coated in an ultra-creamy, cheesy golden sauce and topped with vegan pancetta and black pepper.

Updated at: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:27:39 GMT