Tofu transformed into a beautiful pasta sauce? Yes, Chef! Simply follow this recipe and soon you will be dining on al dente strands of linguine intertwined with a homemade tofu sauce, made from a herby stock mix together with caramelised onion. Pan-fried mushrooms and spinach add an earthiness, while cashew nut cream cheese a delicious decadence. Garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds & parsley.
Serving guide
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PREP STEP
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Boil the kettle and dilute the stock with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of hot water.
LEKKER LINGUINE
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
SAUCY TWIST
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the tofu until golden and crispy, 4-5 minutes, shifting as it colours. Remove from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). Fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Place ½ of the onion, tofu and the nutritional yeast in a blender, along with the stock. Blend until smooth.
MMMUSHROOMS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the mushrooms until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the wine and fry for 1-2 minutes. Reduce the heat and mix through the blended tofu, the cashew nut cream cheese, Spinach and ½ of the parsley. Once the spinach has wilted, mix through the pasta, and season well. Loosen with a splash of warm water if it's too thick.
WELL DONE
Bowl up the silky pasta, topped with the remaining onion, and parsley. Top with the pumpkin seeds and dig in, Chef!
PREP STEP
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Boil the kettle and dilute the stock with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of hot water.
LEKKER LINGUINE
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
SAUCY TWIST
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the tofu until golden and crispy, 4-5 minutes, shifting as it colours. Remove from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). Fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Place ½ of the onion, tofu and the nutritional yeast in a blender, along with the stock. Blend until smooth.
MMMUSHROOMS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the mushrooms until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the wine and fry for 1-2 minutes. Reduce the heat and mix through the blended tofu, the cashew nut cream cheese, Spinach and ½ of the parsley. Once the spinach has wilted, mix through the pasta, and season well. Loosen with a splash of warm water if it's too thick.
WELL DONE
Bowl up the silky pasta, topped with the remaining onion, and parsley. Top with the pumpkin seeds and dig in, Chef!
PREP STEP
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Boil the kettle and dilute the stock with 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of hot water.
LEKKER LINGUINE
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
SAUCY TWIST
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the tofu until golden and crispy, 5-6 minutes, shifting as it colours. Remove from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). Fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Place ½ of the onion, tofu and the nutritional yeast in a blender, along with the stock. Blend until smooth.
MMMUSHROOMS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the wine and fry for 1-2 minutes. Reduce the heat and mix through the blended tofu, the cashew nut cream cheese, Spinach and ½ of the parsley. Once the spinach has wilted, mix through the pasta and season well. Loosen with a splash of warm water if it's too thick.
WELL DONE
Bowl up the silky pasta, topped with the remaining onion, and parsley. Top with the pumpkin seeds and dig in, Chef!
PREP STEP
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Boil the kettle and dilute the stock with 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of hot water.
LEKKER LINGUINE
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
SAUCY TWIST
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the tofu until golden and crispy, 5-6 minutes, shifting as it colours. Remove from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). Fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Place ½ of the onion, tofu and the nutritional yeast in a blender, along with the stock. Blend until smooth.
MMMUSHROOMS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the wine and fry for 1-2 minutes. Reduce the heat and mix through the blended tofu, the cashew nut cream cheese, Spinach and ½ of the parsley. Once the spinach has wilted, mix through the pasta and season well. Loosen with a splash of warm water if it's too thick.
WELL DONE
Bowl up the silky pasta, topped with the remaining onion, and parsley. Top with the pumpkin seeds and dig in, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R252.77
for 4 servings · R63.19 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Pumpkin Seeds needs 40 gPumpkin Seeds 250 g 250 g at R89.99 · 16% of packR14.40
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Fresh Parsley needs 10 gParsley Refill 8 g 8 g at R23.99 · 1.25× packR29.99
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Spinach needs 200 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R22.99 · 57% of packR13.14
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White Wine needs 125 mlWhite Wine Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R44.99 · 50% of packR22.50
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Button Mushrooms needs 250 gSliced Button Mushrooms 250 g 250 g at R38.99 · 100% of packR38.99
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Nutritional Yeast needs 60 mlNutritional Yeast Flakes 100 g R89.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R89.99
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Onions needs 4Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Linguine Pasta needs 300 gLinguine Pasta 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 60% of packR13.79
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Herb & Stock Mix
- Cashew Nut Cream Cheese
- Non-GMO Tofu
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Caramelised Onion & Mushroom Pasta?
The preparation time for Caramelised Onion & Mushroom Pasta with tofu & pumpkin seeds is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Caramelised Onion & Mushroom Pasta with tofu & pumpkin seeds?
The total time required to make Caramelised Onion & Mushroom Pasta with tofu & pumpkin seeds is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Caramelised Onion & Mushroom Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Caramelised Onion & Mushroom Pasta?
Button Mushrooms, Cashew Nut Cream Cheese, Fresh Parsley, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Herb & Stock Mix, Linguine Pasta, Non-GMO Tofu, Nutritional Yeast, Onion/s, Onions, Pumpkin Seeds, Spinach, White Wine
What is the nutritional information of Caramelised Onion & Mushroom Pasta?
Calories: 672, Carbs: 91 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 32.9 grams, Sugar: 14.2 grams, Salt: 1661 grams
How do I prepare Caramelised Onion & Mushroom Pasta?
WELL DONE: Bowl up the silky pasta, topped with the remaining onion, and parsley. Top with the pumpkin seeds and dig in, Chef! MMMUSHROOMS: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the mushrooms until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the wine and fry for 1-2 minutes. Reduce the heat and mix through the blended tofu, the cashew nut cream cheese, spinach and ½ of the parsley. Once the spinach has wilted, mix through the pasta, and season well. Loosen with a splash of warm water if it's too thick. SAUCY TWIST: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the tofu until golden and crispy, 4-5 minutes, shifting as it colours. Remove from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). Fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Place ½ of the onion, tofu and the nutritional yeast in a blender, along with the stock. Blend until smooth. LEKKER LINGUINE: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. PREP STEP: Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Boil the kettle and dilute the stock with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of hot water.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Caramelised Onion & Mushroom Pasta?
Button Mushrooms, Cashew Nut Cream Cheese, Fresh Parsley, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Herb & Stock Mix, Linguine Pasta, Non-GMO Tofu, Nutritional Yeast, Onion/s, Onions, Pumpkin Seeds, Spinach, White Wine
How many calories does Caramelised Onion & Mushroom Pasta have?
672 calories
How much fat content does Caramelised Onion & Mushroom Pasta have?
grams