Creamy Tofu Bacon Pasta
Creamy Tofu Bacon Pasta is a delicious fusion dish featuring soft tofu blended with milk for a velvety sauce, crispy bacon, and a spicy kick from Cheongyang pepper. Perfect for a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal that’s both indulgent and light!
Creamy Tofu Bacon Pasta is a delightful fusion dish that combines the velvety texture of blended soft tofu with the rich, savory flavors of crispy bacon. The addition of Cheongyang pepper brings a subtle spicy kick, perfectly balancing the creamy sauce made with milk and Parmesan cheese. This recipe offers a unique twist on traditional creamy pasta, making it lighter yet just as indulgent. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant meal to impress, this dish is both comforting and full of bold flavors!
Ingredients
- 200g soft tofu
- 200ml milk (soy milk can be substituted)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 4–5 cloves garlic
- 1 Cheongyang pepper
- 2 strips bacon
- 1 serving of spaghetti noodles
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 550
- Protein: 22g
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Sugar: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Directions
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In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt and the spaghetti noodles. Boil for 7 minutes or until al dente. While the noodles cook, prepare the other ingredients.
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Finely chop the garlic cloves and Cheongyang pepper. Cut the bacon into small pieces. In a blender, combine the soft tofu, milk, and 1/2 tsp salt, blending until smooth.
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and bacon pieces, sautéing until fragrant and the bacon is slightly crispy. Stir in the blended tofu and milk mixture, cooking for 3 minutes.
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Add the boiled noodles to the pan along with the Cheongyang pepper and Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
