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title: Creamy Cheesy Pasta with Peri Peri Tofu
servings: 2
prep-time: 15 minutes
cook-time: 25 minutes
tags: [vegan, pasta, tofu, periperi]
source: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzWeZ51KsD3/
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Add @chilli flakes{2%tbsp} @oregano{1%tbsp} @salt{1%tbsp} @paprika{2%tbsp} @sugar{1.5%tbsp} @garlic powder{1%tbsp} @onion powder{1%tbsp} into a #pestle and mortar{} and grind down until it’s a fine powder. Place into an airtight jar and save for later.

In a #bowl, add @tofu{1%block}, @soy sauce{1%tbsp}, @peri peri spice mix{2%tbsp}, and @garlic{3%cloves} and mix well. Marinate for ~{10%minutes}.

Transfer the marinated tofu to a #air fryer{} and cook for ~{15%minutes} at 180°C.

In a #pan, melt @vegan butter{2%tbsp}. Whisk in @flour{2%tbsp} until there are no lumps. Pour in @oat milk{1%cup} and cook until thickened. Stir in @vegan cheese{0.5%cup}, @nooch{0.5%cup}, @oregano{1%tsp}, @salt{0.5%tsp}, and @black pepper{0.5%tsp}. Then add @rigatoni pasta{200%g} and mix to coat the sauce.

Add the cooked tofu{1%block} to the sauce and toss in extra @peri peri spice mix{0.5%tbsp} and fresh herbs if desired. Serve and enjoy!