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Vegan Cacio E Pepe

Cacio E Pepe directly translates to "cheese" & "pepper" but we'll be making a dairy free version that's simple but delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Italian
Keyword: italian, pasta, pasta recipes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 75 g dry pasta
  • 150 g silken tofu
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup pasta water
  • freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Boil pasta according to package ingredients. Drain and remember to save the pasta water in a bowl.
  • Blend these ingredients until smooth - silken tofu, nutritional yeast, miso paste, lemon juice, pasta water and a pinch of freshly cracked black pepper.
  • Add the pasta sauce to the pasta and stir until mixture thickens for a few minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate and garnish with freshly cracked black pepper.