Creamy pasta with tofu bacon

CREAMY TOFU BACON PIES

Portions : 4 - Preparation : 10 minutes - Cooking : 20 minutes

Ingredients

Tofu bacon

• 45 ml (3 tablespoons) soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, puréed
• 5 ml (1 tsp.) onion powder
• 45 ml (3 tbsp.) maple syrup
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil of choice
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) ketchup
• 5 ml (1 tsp.) smoked liquid
• 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu
• 4 portions pasta of your choice
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) capers
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) basil leaves, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) white wine
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) 35% cream
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic, onion powder, maple syrup, oil, ketchup, smoked liquid, salt and pepper.
2. On the work surface, cut the tofu into thin slices and marinate in the mixture.
3. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 200°C (400°F).
4. Place the tofu slices on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until crisp. If possible, brush the slices halfway through baking. Set aside.
5. Meanwhile, cook the pasta al dente in plenty of boiling, salted water.
6. In a hot frying pan, sauté the onion for 2 minutes.
7. Add the capers, basil and garlic.
8. Deglaze with white wine, then add the cream and reduce slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Add the cooked pasta and mix well.
10. Chop and add the tofu slices to the pasta.
11. Cover with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.