Crispy Tofu Hearts with Beet Fettuccine Alfredo and Almond Ricotta

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:50:19 GMT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F

Step 2

Chop up beets into cubes, spread over a baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil

Step 3

Bake for 35 - 40 minutes turning halfway through then remove from oven and set aside

Step 4

While beets are cooking prepare the tofu hearts by slicing the tofu into 4 thin slices and using a heart cookie cutter to cut a heart out of each slice

Step 5

In a bowl combine the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, fennel seeds, and salt and pepper to taste

Step 6

Put the bread crumb mixture in a large shallow dish, put the cornstarch in a similar dish and the milk in a bowl; this is your breading station

Step 7

Using one hand for the wet ingredients and one for the dry, first coat each piece of tofu in cornstarch. Then dunk it quickly in the plant-based milk, and then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture. When each piece is coated to your liking, set to the side

Step 8

Put a skillet on medium heat and add the oil. You want the oil to be about ½” deep in the skillet

Step 9

To test when your oil is hot enough, put a tester piece of tofu in the oil. If it sizzles upon contact, the oil is ready.

Step 10

Use tongs to place tofu hearts in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy

Step 11

Remove the tofu with tongs and place the pieces on a paper towel lined baking sheet to drain any excess oil

Step 12

Make almond ricotta by placing all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until ingredients are well mixed and mostly smooth scraping down sides in between blending to make sure all ingredients are well incorporated. You want the mixture to have a little bit of texture. Add water by Tbsp if needed

Step 13

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and cook pasta until al dente according to the package directions

Step 14

In a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat

Step 15

When oil is shimmering add the onion and cook 5 - 7 minutes until softened

Step 16

Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant and remove the skillet from the heat

Step 17

In a blender combine the onion mixture, silken tofu, beets, water, lemon juice, and salt

Step 18

Blend until very smooth; about 2 minutes

Step 19

Toss the pasta with the desired amount of sauce

Step 20

Portion onto plates topped with two crispy tofu hearts and a dollop of almond ricotta

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