Fusilli in Carrot Sauce with Chives

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a pot, heat oil, then sauté the onion for 5 minutes, or until it starts to brown.

Step 2

Add carrots and sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Cover with a lid, lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the carrots are soft.

Step 4

While waiting for carrots to cook, cook pasta as per packaging instructions. Drain, then set aside.

Step 5

Carefully transfer the carrots and onion mixture to a blender, then add silken tofu, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes and blend until very smooth.

Step 6

Taste and add lemon juice. Add more salt and herbs if needed.

Step 7

Return the sauce to the pot. Then, add cooked pasta and coat evenly and allow to cook on low heat for another 5 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer to a plate, garnish with chives and serve with more red pepper flakes, if desired.